Bestek Procurement

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In this episode, Marta and Willem discuss interdisciplinary work in public procurement and law in general. In their discussion, they emphasize the importance of openness and mutual understanding in interdisciplinary collaborations.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 2, 2024

Introduction This article is based on the review of standard bidding documents from several organizations including the World Bank , Millennium Challenge Corporation , the Public Procurement and Concession Commission of the Republic of Liberia , and Public Procurement Authority of Ghana.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 3, 2024

It’s an appropriate workplace for the woman spearheading efforts to increase transparency and oversight of public spending in Rwanda, by digitalizing the platform running the country’s public procurement and professionalizing its workforce and processes. This is now coming to public procurement as well.

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Telles.eu

OCTOBER 12, 2023

I say in general, because there can be very valid reasons where the local emissions are important, for example for air quality purposes, but that does not justify a broad legislative stroke protecting electric vehicles from assessment. For the final criterion I am at a loss of what the Resolution is trying to achieve here.

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Nitrous: Public Procurement

AUGUST 27, 2020

Why are SMEs so important for public procurement? Read on as we discuss why engagement with smaller businesses in public procurement is critical. We’ll delve into how the Covid-19 pandemic has changed procurement, and how urban resilience must be central to new initiatives.

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Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

South Korea has been a pioneer of green public procurement (GPP) since 2005 , when the Environment Ministry enacted legislation mandating government agencies to buy “green products” whenever possible. These categories were established in a consultation process with relevant stakeholders and revised seven times.

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The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The public procurement world is relatively small, and it seems everyone knows everyone, so reputations are important especially if you are just starting out in the profession. Public Procurement in Canada Certified procurement professionals play a pivotal role in the public procurement world.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The single most important factor for any organization to consider when buying technology is collaboration, both internally and with potential solution providers. OMNIA Partners , who sponsors this page, offers a robust portfolio of cooperative contracts in the public procurement space.

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Scottish Government Procurement

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The development of the SME and Third Sector Procurement Action Plan, as well as industry feedback, have led us to consider the accessibility of guidance and the importance of signposting.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Throughout the evolution of project and public procurement management, terms and expressions in the field have increasingly been used interchangeably. Single Source : In some cases, procurement may rely on a single known supplier , especially when no alternative options exist, or time constraints make broader competition impractical.

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Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Audience The intended audience for this case study comprises: senior NHSS stakeholders including service managers medical directors and clinicians climate and Circular Economy specialists procurement practitioners in public bodies the general public Lessons learned Recognising that every journey starts with a single step, lessons learned focus on: (..)

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Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 5, 2024

We recently published a blog post that provides a gentle introduction to AI in procurement, illustrating the thinking and work that needs to go into even relatively straightforward processes such as comparing green criteria for public contracts against real tender notices. Open Opps and Bidhive ).

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

However, one critical element often overlooked in these discussions is public procurement. Far from being a mere bureaucratic task, procurement is the mechanism through which governments acquire the infrastructure and technology needed for this transformation.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

AUGUST 2, 2014

Given that procurement is a step by step process, it is better to use checklists rather than rely on your memory to ensure all the steps are covered. Developing and using checklists can be a great help to increase your understanding of the procurement process and to lessen mistakes you could make if you forget certain important steps.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Public procurement is the organized process of acquiring goods , works and services by public sector organizations, usually through contracts. Every organization ( public sector , private sector or third sector entities ) have some rules governing the acquisition of goods , works and services to ensure fulfillment of its goals.

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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. You can watch the video below, or read the transcript at the bottom of the page.

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How to Crack a Nut

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Public procurement of AI between opportunities and risks Introduction In the past year, the growth in hype around AI and machine learning has been considerable. for law enforcement and essential public services), or not used at all (e.g. transparency for image manipulation), or substantial requirements (e.g.

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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. AI compliance in public procurement remains a developing process.

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How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 3, 2024

This guest post by Dr Matthew Paris* and Dr Zack Esmail** complements some of the earlier guests posts on AI use in the public sector by focusing on the use in public procurement and, in particular, in the review of procurement decisions. However, no public procurement department operates in isolation.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 28, 2022

There will be unique challenges public procurement teams will need to address to ensure the bill delivers on its full promise. Chief among these challenges is the need to modernize procurement processes and tools. . Why is modernizing these processes and tools so important? . Video: Ivalua for Public Sector.

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Tendersinfo

MARCH 24, 2021

Ultimate Guide to the Insight of Public Procurement Professionals Public Procurement is a multi-staged activity and requires a thorough understanding of each process to be more successful with the bids. Hence it is important to put your best foot forward and put across your best potential to the procurement team.

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VWV

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

We cover the latest and upcoming changes in legislation surrounding procurement and how to ensure you are ready for the changes Just under 3 years ago the Green Paper on Transforming Public Procurement was published. Review the Transforming Public Procurement - planning and preparation checklist. How to prepare?

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ivalua

APRIL 17, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Source Wisely: Your Top 3 Public Procurement Software Essentials April 17, 2023 | | Public Sector by Jarrod McAdoo Today, state and local governments are tackling top priorities such as legacy modernization, cybersecurity, and cloud computing.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Competition in public procurement is not limited to financial competition; it is a key source of innovation and guarantees the fair allocation of public contracts. If not resolved quickly, these issues could lead to higher costs, less innovation and missed opportunities to improve public services.

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ivalua

JANUARY 12, 2023

As public procurement teams face increasing pressure to improve efficiency while upholding compliance and transparency, it’s essential that they have the right strategies in place. After all, how can you streamline procurement processes without sacrificing your standards? Processes and Compliance. Scalability.

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Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

AUGUST 24, 2021

The FCDO-funded (formerly DFID) project “ Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting ” releases the contracting datasets collected from national public procurement portals in 10 low and middle income countries: Chile, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kenya, Mexico, Paraguay, Uganda and Uruguay.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MAY 6, 2024

Thanks to a small grant from Schmidt Futures , we had the opportunity to experiment with applying artificial intelligence technologies to green public procurement. The goal is to increase the understanding of AI in public procurement – by discussing the key decisions we had to make about our approach.

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Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 9, 2023

Public procurement accounts for around 13-20% of global GDP , so it has the potential to be an important tool for governments to promote gender equality. Women-led businesses are currently underrepresented in public procurement awards. It can also have benefits for governments.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

MARCH 1, 2016

Introduction Many of us begin working as newly appointed public procurement practitioners with no idea of what to do or where to start. Over the years, I’ve come to the conclusion that to quickly achieve proficiency in public procurement management, there are seven things you need to do.

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University of Bristol

DECEMBER 10, 2019

There are high economic stakes at play in public procurement—which represents around 12% of GDP and over a third of public expenditure in OECD countries , and even higher proportions in other economies. However, this fails to acknowledge important limitations.

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How to Crack a Nut

MAY 24, 2024

I am increasingly interested in the ways public procurement can contribute to slowing down public sector AI adoption. I think slowing down AI adoption is very important because we need time to develop a better understanding of the technology and its systemic implications, and to put much-needed effective safeguards in place.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 26, 2024

ACT and HAND have been strengthening Thailand’s anti-corruption network not just with large public organizations but also with local civil society groups. A publicly available tool, ACT Ai aggregates data on over 31 million public procurement projects, linking them with company registration data to detect potential fraud and corruption.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

Bridging the digital divide: Implementing open procurement for effective digital transformation Digital transformation is arguably the most important administrative undertaking of governments around the world. Before G-Cloud, the average IT tender elicited three to four bids; after G-Cloud, it elicits eight or nine.

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

As a result, the procurement software offered to public companies has been able to live in parallel with the private market; its evolution has been very focused on compliance with public procurement regulations. As a salesperson, the complexity of public procurement may seem daunting.

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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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VWV

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Suppliers may remain on this list for up to 5 years and will be unable to bid for public contracts during that time. It is also important to note that the scope of the exclusion regime has been widened to include associated persons and connected persons. How is standstill changing and what impact will this have?

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 8, 2024

As we celebrate, we find ourselves at the crossroads of progress and potential, confronting the myths holding women back from participating in public procurement and attaining certain heights in leadership. Construction continues to be the second most important industry, and office supplies took the place of food sales.

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