Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

APRIL 15, 2020

Public procurement is one of the key ways of corruptly channelling money out of the state, not least because it is one of the few areas of public spending in which there is significant discretion. That means that, in a well-functioning state, there will be many bodies with an interest in controlling and overseeing procurement.

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VWV

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Your guide to the Procurement Act 2023 with festive facts, key dates and practical resources for a smooth transition As the holiday season draws near, its a timely moment to unwrap the latest developments in the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act).

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Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As these common “green procurement” strategies are adopted by governments around the world, the UN Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) model law on public procurement , last revised in 2011, could be updated to facilitate implementation. Planning The first strategy looks to procurement planning.

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Scottish Government Procurement

APRIL 8, 2024

Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC) will cover frameworks for Scottish higher and further education. NHS National Services Scotland (NHS NSS) will discuss frameworks for health bodies. What is a Framework? Before the big day, you might want a recap on the definition of a framework agreement.

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How to Crack a Nut

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I am delighted to present to How to Crack a Nut readers an outline of my recently published book Framework Agreements, Supplier Lists and Other Public Procurement Tools: Purchasing Uncertain or Indefinite Requirements (Hart Publishing, 2023).

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

federal government awarded a total of $759 billion in public sector contracts , representing a $33 billion increase from the previous year. This emphasises the importance of being on the right framework agreements for suppliers. ps://link.springer.com/ What Is A Procurement Framework And Why They Matter?

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European Law: Public Procurement

OCTOBER 8, 2012

In its Judgment of 4 October 2012 in case C‑629/11 P Evropaïki Dynamiki v Commission (ESP-ISEP) , the Court of Justice has issued another interesting decision on what should be considered sufficient debriefing of disappointed bidders in public procurement procedures. 1) (‘the Financial Regulation’).

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Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Other recent highlights include the Scot Climate Week and the launch of our new Supported Business framework… …but this time it’s a Dynamic Purchasing System which will really help supported businesses get on and win business. Huge amounts of work went into this new framework agreement and it’s worth over £3.5

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

For further information on public procurement in Scotland please visit www.gov.scot/procurement Please email enquiries to scottishprocurement@gov.scot Follow us online: Single speaker transcript, Nick Ford: Hi everyone. The framework is used across the Scottish public sector, generating impressive savings of £7.5

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Further information can be found here: Procurement: recruitment advertising and public notices framework – gov.scot (www.gov.scot) Vehicle hire services The existing Cat B Contract for Vehicle Hire Services is due to expire on 31 August 2024. This framework is structured into two lots.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JULY 29, 2024

We are delighted to announce that we have awarded the new National Framework for the provision of Recruitment Advertising and Public Information Notices. The framework will run until 10 July 2028. The framework is open to all Scottish public sector organisations including the voluntary sector.

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University of Bristol

APRIL 6, 2020

Public procurement is at the forefront of the response to the challenges of COVID-19. The importance of public procurement and supply chain management has rarely been so prominently in the public eye and political debate—except, perhaps, in the case of notorious procurement scandals, such as the recent Brexit-related #ferrygate.

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Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

In the UK, the government spends around £284 billion on public sector contracts every year. With so much money in play, it should be unsurprising that government procurement attracts so much interest. And how can you stand apart from the competition to win government procurement contracts in the first place?

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 12, 2024

We are delighted to announce that we have awarded the new National Framework for the provision of Media Planning and Buying Services. The framework will run until 30 June 2028. The framework is open to all Scottish public sector organisations including the voluntary sector.

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Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Other recent highlights include the Scot Climate Week and the launch of our new Supported Business framework… …but this time it’s a Dynamic Purchasing System which will really help supported businesses get on and win business. Huge amounts of work went into this new framework agreement and it’s worth over £3.5

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VWV

OCTOBER 15, 2024

At a recent procurement webinar, 70% of delegates admitted they weren't ready for the Procurement Act's original start date of 28 October, with over 15% saying they still had a long way to go. This includes call-offs under existing framework agreements and DPS for their remaining terms. What can you do to prepare?

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Scottish Procurement has previously issued a communication to framework users via the Procurement Centres of Expertise (CoEs), for wider dissemination as appropriate, confirming the increase and providing details of the new tariffs. Marketing Services (2022) This new Category A Framework commenced on 1 September 2022.

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VWV

MAY 19, 2021

The procurement rules seek to ensure public bodies adhere to fair and reasonable timetables and procedures, encourage open competition and transparency and deliver best value. However, the time it takes to run a procurement procedure is often a constraining factor. What Does The Law Say?

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

Public procurement is not just about ensuring a single contract; instead, it requires a long-term strategy to stay ahead of the competition. They follow public procurement best practices strategies that help you not only win contracts but keep them coming. Winning and keeping government contracts isnt easy. The secret?

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Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 10, 2025

Our National Collaborative Procurement Division (NCPD) have published their Service Enhancement Plan. Through harnessing the collective buying power of the Scottish public sector, our NCPD have helped public sector customers to realise over 818 million in commercial savings over the last six years.

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