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Understanding Standard Bidding Documents in Public Procurement

The Procurement ClassRoom

Standard Bidding Documents , also known as tender documents or solicitation documents , are essential tools in the procurement process. These documents communicate the intent of the procurement entity to enter into contracts with suppliers, contractors, or consultants for the provision of goods , services , or works.

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A red light for corruption: How the Dominican Republic is using open data, better processes & collaboration to fight corruption

Open Contracting Partnership

It has debarred more than 60 suppliers for violations, and reduced unresolved complaints and canceled tenders. in 2020 to 96% and single-bid tenders decreased across all methods – from 62.5% During the pandemic, the agency suspended a tender to buy overpriced digital textbooks. Single-bid tenders decreased from 62.5%

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Frameworks under the Procurement Act - FAQs

VWV

Framework agreements are a useful tool for procuring common goods, services and works. A list of the relevant CPV codes can be found in the Contract or Tender Notice and supporting documentation. The total anticipated value of the framework must be advertised in the Contract or Tender Notice.

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Dutch software company Negometrix to develop the national procurement system for all Bulgarian Public Entities

Mercell

Negometrix will deliver the software solution, that will be used by all public authorities such as cities, provinces, ministries, hospitals, utilities and others for purchasing goods, services and supplies completely electronically. The awarding criteria was 60% on quality and 40% on price.

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Should FTAs open and close (or only open) international procurement markets?

How to Crack a Nut

This is an issue I would like to explore further after my digital tech procurement book, so I would be more than interested in thoughts and comments!

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Unlocking opportunities: How Ekiti State, Nigeria is enabling women businesses through better procurement practices

Open Contracting Partnership

Simplifying the process and building capacity As part of its review, the agency identified several “conundrums” in its registration procedures and tender requirements. While we now have the classification for women businesses, we want to better understand in which business categories they are most active – consultancies, goods, services?

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Direct Awards of PPE Contracts - What Lessons Can Be Learnt?

VWV

The public procurement rules recognise there are certain circumstances when public bodies, including universities, can derogate from the general principle of advertising and tendering contract opportunities and directly award a contract. The two key derogations relate to the direct award of new contracts and modifying existing contracts.