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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

Public procurement is key to this endeavor because public institutions and state enterprises must procure vast amounts of goods, services, and works to do their jobs. This report encouraged governments big and small to improve the “environment content” of their purchasing policies. Follow equipment maintenance schedules.

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What’s the Difference Between Direct vs Indirect Procurement?

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An organization’s Procurement function is responsible for managing spend, in other words the buying goods and services that are used to make the products sold to customers as well as the purchasing of products and services used to run the organization on a day to day basis.

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Navigating the 5 Steps of the Procurement Journey Part 2

The Procurement School

To ensure bidders are qualified to provide the required good / service it is recommended they score at or above a minimum technical threshold to proceed to the next evaluation stage. Obtaining a procurement certification or a purchasing certificate can be a wise decision for those aspiring to excel in public procurement.

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Procurement & Contract Planning: Canadian Public Sector Guide

The Procurement School

Rated Criteria The technical evaluation criteria needs to align clearly with the scope / performance requirements of the good / service being procured. Procurement service providers work closely with public sector procurement consultants to streamline processes, maintain transparency, and uphold ethical standards.

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

Government Contracts Legal Forum

The prohibitions do not extend to purchases of goods, services, or technology that connect goods or services to third party services (e.g., Section 825 contains two prohibitions designed to curb the use of the LOGINK logistics software used in the People’s Republic of China.

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Not to Be Outpaced: NDAA Presents Measures Addressing China

Inside Government Contracts

Seaports : Both chambers prohibit DoD from contracting with any entity that uses or shares data with LOGILINK, the CCP-backed transportation logistics software. LOGILINK and U.S. House Section 866, Senate Sections 1371-73). The House bill would go a step further by imposing the same prohibition on U.S. seaports that accept federal grants.