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Saving the planet through procurement: Governments are identifying ways to use purchasing to achieve and support sustainability goals

American City & Country

Sustainable government procurement is the process of acquiring goods and services that meet the government entity’s needs while minimizing environmental and social impacts. This report encouraged governments big and small to improve the “environment content” of their purchasing policies.

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Effectiveness and Efficiency in Public Procurement: Key Pillars for Optimal Resource Management

The Procurement ClassRoom

It is concerned with the “what” of public procurement—focusing on procuring goods , services , and works that meet specific requirements, delivered on time, within budget, and at the required quality. This supports not only the public sector entity and its stakeholders but also the broader community.

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The Benefits of Procure-to-Pay

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A procure-to-pay platform can offer: A single place for goods, services, components, tools and travel. Buying at negotiated prices and within budget. Manual labor involving fixing invoicing issues caused by suppliers or missing orders and receipts are more easily resolved. Supplier, contract, legal tax and policy compliance.

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Navigating the 5 Steps of the Procurement Journey Part 1

The Procurement School

Step 1 Concept The concept stage consists of needs analysis, governance, project planning, research and risk assessment. Needs analysis ensures an accurate understanding of the goods / services being procured. Effective project governance establishes who will be on the team and clearly outlines roles and responsibilities.

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Guide to Modern Vendor Relationships

The Procurement School

Therefore, the relationships between the public sector and vendors are vital to the smooth operation of any government organization. But how can government employees ensure these positive vendor relationships while still maintaining control of the deliverables provided by contractors and the associated costs?

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The Benefits of Procure-to-Pay

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A procure-to-pay platform can offer: A single place for goods, services, components, tools and travel. Buying at negotiated prices and within budget. Manual labor involving fixing invoicing issues caused by suppliers or missing orders and receipts are more easily resolved. Supplier, contract, legal tax and policy compliance.

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The FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act: Key Provisions Government Contractors Should Know

Government Contracts Legal Forum

Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group discusses the most consequential changes for government contractors here. 3705, which requires offerors to submit data other than certified cost or pricing data so that contracting officers may determine the price reasonableness of a contract, subcontract, or modification.