Scottish Government Procurement

JANUARY 23, 2024

The report demonstrates how we’re delivering procurement policy and capability across the Scottish public sector and the real impact public procurement continues to have in our drive towards a sustainable economy and delivering for the people of Scotland. This report showcases the real Power of Procurement.

Procurement 70

Procurement Government Government Public Procurement 70

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In April we published the Annual report on procurement activity in Scotland for 21-22, which highlights how we performed against our Procurement Strategy, how we delivered procurement policy and capability throughout the Scottish public sector. They show that the 16 billion of public procurement spend, we generated 13.8

Public Procurement 48

Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement 48

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Procurement decisions may also be influenced by emergencies, such as the need for the prompt delivery of goods and services to address disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes. The level of competition in the market can also influence the choice of procurement method.

Procurement 105

Procurement Competitive Bidding Bidding Supplier 105

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. Even big names like Amazon, Dell, and Apple hold government contracts in England. What is Government Contracting?

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Innovation Government Government 52

The Procurement School

JANUARY 12, 2023

Examples include the City of Vancouver’s living wage policy and the Government of Canada’s Policy on Green Procurement. technology requirements, legislation and regulations, dependencies with other government units, the organization’s reputation, etc.).

Procurement Strategies 52

Procurement Strategies Procurement Strategic Planning Supply Chain 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Agenda Learning Objectives Complimentary Registration Live Captioning CART Agenda Join thought leaders in government and industry to discuss how Apple products are changing the IT landscape from one of mandates to one of choice. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS). Close Mac Program Manager, U.S. He has twice been awarded Jessie H.

IT 139

IT Participation E-procurement Procurement Strategies 139

ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 3 Powerful Ways Procurement will Drive the 2030 Saudi Vision Transformation May 30, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Sara Omer What is the Saudi Vision 2030 Program?

Procurement 19

Procurement Supply Chain Eprocurement Manufacturing 19

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

To start the conversation about how to better address these challenges, FMM organized the first Regional Policy Dialogue aimed at developing an innovative agenda to transform public expenditure management through smarter procurement practices. What is Smart Public Procurement? of GDP, according to FISLAC calculations.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

Federal News Network

APRIL 15, 2024

She pointed to the command’s early collaboration with the Defense Innovation Unit to procure “Hunt Forward” cyber mission kits using DIU’s prototyping process. DIU typically uses Other Transaction Agreements that aren’t governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation. “We

Integrity 120

Integrity Integration Procurement Strategies Procurement 120

Scottish Government Procurement

JANUARY 23, 2024

The report demonstrates how we’re delivering procurement policy and capability across the Scottish public sector and the real impact public procurement continues to have in our drive towards a sustainable economy and delivering for the people of Scotland. This report showcases the real Power of Procurement.

Procurement 40

Procurement Government Government Public Procurement 40

Scottish Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Whilst the Independent Review looks back at the past 20 years, we are always looking to the future to drive forward the power of procurement. Earlier this year in April, we published the first-ever Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland.

Sustainability 85

Sustainability Procurement Supplier Public Procurement 85

Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

The report highlights that 55% of every pound spent with suppliers in Scotland went to an SME, but we continue to look and build on these figures and I am pleased that the Scottish Government published our SME and Third Sector Action Plan.

Procurement 57

Procurement Public Procurement Procurement Strategies Buyers 57

Spend Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Collaborative procurement strategies have emerged as a powerful tool for driving efficiency, cost savings, and impactful outcomes. We've covered examples of collaborative procurement strategies previously, in the construction industry, and with European joint ammunition procurement.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Collaboration Procurement Procurement Strategies 52

GovSpend

AUGUST 2, 2024

With this partnership, we seek to augment the value we independently deliver to federal contractors, giving our customers a new and distinct advantage in winning more government contracts. “Teaming up with GovSpend allows us to offer our clients a more holistic, data-driven approach to government procurement.

Market Analysis 59

Market Analysis Procurement Strategies Consulting Procurement 59

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Available on AWS Marketplace Public sector organizations need to balance extensive regulatory and compliance obligations with cost-effective procurement strategies. Do you have questions about how AWS can help your government agency provide innovative services for constituents? Reach out to the AWS Public Sector team.

E-procurement 119

E-procurement Management Procurement Strategies Accountability 119

Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

While fiscal 2023 isn’t available yet, HigherGov, a government market intelligence company, estimates that DoD had over 1,200 active OTAs worth about $23.6 Between 2016 and 2022, DoD took 15,000 OTA actions worth about $70 billion. In fiscal 2022, the department took about 4,400 actions worth $10.7

Procurement Strategies 95

Procurement Strategies Balance Procurement Contract 95

Federal News Network

JUNE 24, 2024

Just last month, at the Coalition’s Spring Training Conference, a panel of government and industry practitioners engaged in a fascinating discussion on how AI supports agency procurement operations. The potential is enormous.

Transparency 87

Transparency Data Procurement Management 87

The Procurement School

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Concept and development are the two key procurement foundational elements which if built well can lead to a successful procurement. Step 1 Concept The concept stage consists of needs analysis, governance, project planning, research and risk assessment. which provides a high level procurement overview.

Procurement 52

Procurement Bidder Procurement Strategies Evaluation 52

Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate’s National Collaborative Procurement Division (NCPD) administers the Scottish national collaborative frameworks and contracts for the whole of the Scottish Public Sector, as well as agreements that can be accessed by central government organisations of the Scottish Government.

Collaboration 67

Collaboration E-catalogue Framework Agreement E-procurement 67

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. Acquisition officials from Federal agencies will be in attendance to provide the latest updates and discuss “what’s next” in terms of government policies, programs, and initiatives. James Peake , M.D.,

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Logistics Budget Procurement 52

Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

As part of Scot Climate Week 2023 , we hear from some members of the Public Procurement Group (PPG) on how their organisations are embedding climate action in their procurement activities.

Supply Chain 70

Supply Chain Public Procurement Procurement Sustainability 70

How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 2, 2023

). The paper builds on my ongoing research on digital technologies and procurement governance, and focuses on the interaction between the strategic goals of procurement centralisation and digitalisation set by the European Commission in its 2017 public procurement strategy.

Centralized Purchasing 52

Centralized Purchasing Procurement Purchasing Procurement Strategies 52

Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

In the era of digital transformation, blockchain technology emerges as a beacon of hope for enhancing transparency and integrity in public procurements. By leveraging blockchain’s capabilities, these entities can significantly mitigate corruption risks, streamline operations, and foster a more transparent procurement environment.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Transparency Integrity Integration 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Predictive Analytics: Uses advanced data analytics, such as machine learning, to predict future demand, analyze potential supply chain risks, and facilitate informed procurement decisions. Analytics can help organisations to identify opportunities for cost savings, improved contract compliance and better procurement strategies.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Procurement Data Supply Chain 52

VWV

OCTOBER 15, 2024

It is likely that there were sighs of relief when on 12 September the Cabinet Office signaled a four-month delay to the introduction of the Act, intended to allow time for a new National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) that reflects the Government's priorities. Where are we now? What can you do to prepare?

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Tender Procurement Strategies 52

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Let us have a closer look at how social value is revolutionising procurement and paving the way for meaningful community impact and environmental benefits. What Is Social Value In Public Procurement? It involves asking: Beyond the immediate deliverables, how does this procurement positively impact communities?

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain Tender 52

AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 6, 2024

Despite a common misconception about government, state agencies regularly innovate on behalf of their constituents. We also provide tips for accelerating procurement and maintaining visibility over rapidly implemented workloads. The DHHS team knew a traditional procurement strategy would be too slow to deliver the new system on time.

Innovation 72

Innovation Procurement Professional Services Purchasing 72

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 21, 2024

Just last month, at the Coalition’s Spring Training Conference, a panel of government and industry practitioners engaged in a fascinating discussion on how AI supports agency procurement operations. The potential is enormous.

Transparency 64

Transparency Data Procurement Management 64

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

At The Coalition for Government Procurement, we are grateful for their service and the freedoms that veterans have protected for us all. Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. James Peake , M.D., Thank You Sponsors !

Logistics 52

Logistics E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

There have been so many impressive entries across the categories and I’m delighted to see a number of shortlisted entries coming from Scottish Government. What a fantastic testament to the work our teams do all year round to maximise the power of procurement. Good luck to all the Finalists and fingers crossed!”

Public Procurement 40

Public Procurement Procurement Strategies Procurement Team Procurement 40

ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Develop and lead the implementation of the Indirect procurement strategy. Leadership of the centralised indirect procurement team. David is currently studying a PhD at Norwich Business School (Social Sciences Faculty) in Behavioural Science & Applied Cognitive Psychology: Behavioural Procurement.

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Procurement Strategies Supply Chain Leadership Purchasing 40

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 5, 2024

We set up Open Contracting Partnership to be bold: we aren’t after just a bit more transparency of public contracts, we want to transform procurement to meet the urgent needs of our time. Public procurement covers $13 trillion of spending every year, one in every three dollars spent by our governments.

Procurement 89

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Sustainability 89

Public Contracting Institute

DECEMBER 18, 2023

These federal initiatives give veterans a strategic advantage in the competitive arena of government contracting. Understanding Set-Aside Programs Federal set-aside programs create an ecosystem in which veteran-owned businesses can compete more fairly for government contracts.

Contract 52

Contract E-procurement Government Contracts Procurement Strategies 52

American City & Country

OCTOBER 29, 2024

How VMI Transforms Procurement Vendor Managed Inventory is about much more than having parts on hand. It’s a procurement strategy that saves time, reduces operational costs, and increases overall productivity. For agencies facing labor shortages or limited resources, VMI can be a game-changer.

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Vendor Management Inventory Management Inventory Management 58

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 8, 2024

As these systems begin to play a more important role, the government needs to uncover the risks associated with using artificial intelligence in procurement, and what steps need to be taken to manage these risks effectively. What is PPN 02/24?

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Ethics Tender 52

Scottish Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In our analysis of recommendations from major digital reviews we have found three distinct themes relating to procurement and contract management.

Procurement 44

Procurement Tender Public Procurement Contract Management 44

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This analysis will explore the main NAO findings, look at their wider significance and propose steps to reinvigorate competition in government procurement. Public sector procurement is driven by competition to achieve economic efficiency and stimulate innovation, providing new ways to deliver vital goods and services.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Framework Agreement 52