Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

What is Smart Public Procurement? Smart public procurement refers to making optimal decisions to minimize waste and enhance the quality, efficiency and sustainability of public spending when purchasing and contracting goods, works and services. Improved procurement strategies could reduce public debt by as much as 1.8%

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Ethical procurement is becoming increasingly important in our ever more complex, interconnected, and global economy. In the past, the main focus for most companies was profit, but more and more companies now understand and value ethical procurement. What is Ethical Procurement? What is Ethical Procurement?

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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

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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. And it should then put that evidence base to good use.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This is usually when we are offering possible courses of action or procurement strategies that involve leveraging OTA; I hear a lot from some of the services, ‘I don’t have time for that, I’m just going to go with what my contracting officer already knows, I’m just going to do the FAR-based thing.’

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 5, 2024

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. We want to enable one billion people to live in more equitable, prosperous and sustainable communities by 2030 by improving US$2 trillion in public procurement spending.

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ivalua

AUGUST 11, 2021

Responsible sourcing is the incorporation of ethical, sustainable and socially conscious principles into sourcing, procurement and overall supply chain management practices. Why is it Important? This is actually proving to be a profitable strategy for many. Think more in terms of Purpose Over Profit. provide source].

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Join us as we delve into the world of procurement excellence. The Importance of Certification in Procurement Certification in procurement stands as a critical element for professionals in this field. A Public Procurement Certificate signifies a deep understanding and proficiency in procurement practices.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

And I’m really proud to see procurement play a pivotal role in our drive towards a sustainable economy and delivering for the people of Scotland. It was developed with representation from across the sector, and the expectation is that all organisations will make this vision real in their own strategies.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

What Will Impact Procurement Processes in 2021? Supply Chain Transformation is ongoing but never more important than in 2021. Procurement professionals don’t need to be data scientists, but must to get more comfortable and skilled at leveraging data insights and intelligence to guide their organizations to a better future.”.

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Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 7, 2023

These policies can also provide greater resilience to the economy and address the distributional impacts of the transition, safeguarding the sustainability of public finances and avoiding the emergence of stranded assets.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MAY 28, 2024

As procurement professionals we spend a lot of time categorising our products, services and suppliers. It is important to see things from a supplier’s perspective to help us ensure we manage the sellers correctly and that they have the right impression of us and our organisation. Final Quadrant The final quadrant is nuisance.

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 19, 2024

Figure 2 shows the AWS Cloud Value Framework: cost, productivity, resilience, agility, sustainability. The five pillars of the AWS Cloud Value Framework are cost savings (TCO), staff productivity, operational resilience, business agility, and sustainability. Rationalize applications before procuring to align with strategic needs.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

And I’m really proud to see procurement play a pivotal role in our drive towards a sustainable economy and delivering for the people of Scotland. It was developed with representation from across the sector, and the expectation is that all organisations will make this vision real in their own strategies.

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

Monitoring and measuring value is where the procurement organization takes a holistic view of the Source-to-pay process and supplier relationships. However, it is important to understand the differences and varying degrees of focus between direct and indirect spend in procurement and sourcing. appeared first on Ivalua.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Purchasing: The first part of the Procure-to-Pay process where someone in an organization has a need (product and/or service); the process for buying approval, supplier selection (ideally a contracted supplier), sending a purchase order, receiving the item or service and all the parts in between (there can be a lot). Let’s get started below!

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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. This allows the government to place appropriate relative weight on factors such as innovation, sustainability, and broader community impact beyond cost.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 12, 2024

At the federal level, contractors that import products, parts, packaging, equipment or other articles with components that contain PFAS must confront new and extensive regulatory reporting requirements relating to such imports going back to 2011, and they must do so by May 2025. What Information Must be Reported?

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Scottish Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

The latest addition to the Sustainable Procurement Tools website is a case study detailing how Falkirk Council is addressing climate change and other sustainable procurement factors in its two new frameworks for care requirements. James King, Procurement Coordinator at Falkirk Council.

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Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 19, 2025

And as always, procurement will have an important contribution to make. We also introduced a new Scottish Procurement Policy Note covering changes to the Scottish procurement legislation, reflecting updates at various International Trade Agreements and to fulfil some of our international obligations.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

This article will focus on tackling challenges in the public procurement process and suggests practical solutions for these challenges. It also highlights how Tracker Intelligence can assist in managing headaches associated with public sector procurement.

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Select GCR

APRIL 15, 2025

Maintaining successful contracts involves diligent contract administration, contract management, and performance monitoring, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines, and staying updated on industry trends to adapt strategies effectively. Developing an effective procurement strategy can open doors to valuable contract opportunities.

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