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.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, we take a look back at what has been achieved over the last year in Public Procurement in Scotland. We asked members of the Public Procurement Group (PPG) to summarise their sector’s 2023 achievements. The post 2023 – A year in review with the Public Procurement Group appeared first on.

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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? The Procurement function is a vital part of the program and can have a significant impact on its success.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 5, 2024

Public procurement should be all about people. That’s why we are leading our new strategy with a bold ambition that puts people right at the center of our work and impact. Our world runs on public contracts. Better public spending will be at the heart of delivering the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

P rocurement, a critical component of supply chain management, is transforming, driven by the expertise of certified procurement professionals. Armed with a Public Procurement Certificate , these individuals bring a new level of efficiency and strategic insight to the field. Our curriculum includes a diverse range of courses.

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The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

The 3rd party becomes the buying agency and represents the interests of the public entity. The 3rd party is responsible to maintain the technology for administrative efficiencies and remain current with legislative mandates in public procurement. Outsourcing procurement can create a dependency on 3rd parties in the future.

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Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

But beyond the financial rewards, what does your business stand to gain from getting involved in public procurement with the government? And how can you stand apart from the competition to win government procurement contracts in the first place? Currently, almost one-third of public money is spent on government procurement.

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University of Bristol

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Photo credit: Flickr While carrying out research on the impact of digital technologies for public procurement governance, I have realised that the deployment of artificial intelligence to promote sustainability through public procurement holds some promise. In my view, it should be a matter of high priority. *

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Public procurement encourages collaboration between government and private enterprises, in turn allowing public authorities to achieve sustainable and circular practices. The following blog will provide a more detailed exploration of creating sustainable procurement strategy, their benefits and challenges during implementation.

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The Procurement School

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

These steps may not apply to every procurement but once completed they will inform the procurement strategy which then leads to development of procurement document. Needs analysis ensures an accurate understanding of the goods / services being procured.

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VWV

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In the case of direct awards, procurements are treated as having commenced if a contracting authority has notified a supplier of its intention to direct award. Understanding the NPPS Under section 13 of the Act, contracting authorities must consider the NPPS in their procurement processes. What can you do to prepare?

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Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 7, 2023

It is therefore important to promote a well-planned transition that will result in a more robust growth path and sustainable development, thus contributing to fiscal sustainability. In this regard, ministries of finance face the challenge of strengthening their capacities for early identification and management of transition risks.

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Bonfire

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

In our chat, he shares some important factors agencies should consider when making the call. Making eProcurement as seamless as possible for vendors is particularly important where relationships are strained, as they were when Craig joined the Cayman Islands government as the first ever Director, Central Procurement Office.

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Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 10, 2025

The Service Enhancement Plan describes how the NCPD will develop its services to play an important role in supporting the delivery of Public Sector Reform and in helping to achieve the aims of the Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland and our Scottish Government Procurement Strategy.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Public procurement plays a significant role in economic and social growth by assuring that governments deliver vital services and infrastructure to their societies. This article will focus on tackling challenges in the public procurement process and suggests practical solutions for these challenges.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

James King, Procurement Coordinator at Falkirk Council. The case study recognises the importance of sharing lessons learned with colleagues.

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Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 19, 2025

Where Ill be taking a look back at some of the recent developments and a quick look forward at what’s coming up across the public procurement community. First up, the Minister for Public Finance, Ivan McKee, recently brought together the leadership of public bodies, elected and operational leadership of Local Government.

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