American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

Sustainable government procurement is the process of acquiring goods and services that meet the government entity’s needs while minimizing environmental and social impacts. How they carry out that duty, therefore, can affect whether they can achieve their sustainable development goals.” Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 31, 2025

While an important step forward, the portal still requires improvements to enhance usability, data completeness, and interoperability. This raises questions though about the long-term sustainability of the projects, which was a core promise of these Olympics and Paralympics. We hoped to do this for Paris 2024 but it was not to be!].

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 26, 2024

The right cloud technology leads to more sustainable IT and business operations. As a foundation for innovation, the cloud supports the delivery of sustainable products, services, and business models, and gives organizations the opportunity to transform themselves with sustainability at the core of their operation.

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GovCon & Trade

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The report provides important insights into the current state of GAO bid protests. Increase in the sustain rate. In FY 2023, the sustain rate increased to 31%. From 2019 to 2022, the sustain rate hovered around 13-15%. Without the 119 sustains, the sustain rate would remain at about 14%.

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AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Sustainability is becoming a priority topic across public sector organizations. As Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers and education industry experts highlighted earlier this year in the “ Innovation drivers in higher education ” report, student demand for comprehensive sustainability strategies is a key factor in driving this change.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Sustainability, planetary health, and climate action have become priority topics within governments and organizations of all sizes, with universities playing a pivotal role to inspire and empower the future generations. Innovation is essential in developing solutions that address global sustainability challenges.

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

It contains some important insights for how GAO bid protest numbers have changed from prior years. One important point about the GAO bid protest process: GAO met its 100-day deadline to process a bid protest in all cases. 52% – Effectiveness rate (percentage sustained or where agency took corrective action).

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

sustained a protest challenging an agency’s decision to set aside a procurement for small businesses. Over nine years ago, GAO sustained such a protest in Triad Isotopes, Inc. Recent Sustain on the Rule of Two Reminds Agencies of the Importance of Accurate Market Research appeared first on Government Contracts Legal Forum.

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SmallGovCon

DECEMBER 21, 2023

When submitting an offer, it is important to make sure that all the requirements of the solicitation are met. Though the decision mentions additional requirements that West’s product did not offer, discussion of the salient characteristics stopped there because it was enough to warrant a sustain on that basis. In RELX, Inc.,

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Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 4, 2025

Traditional procurement approaches prioritised lowest price, which led to unintended consequences like accepting bids of lower quality, a lesser performance record or that did not adequately allow buyers to consider equity, sustainability or socio-economic objectives like creating local jobs.

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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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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JULY 18, 2024

GAO issued three sustain decisions in June, but the Sparksoft Corporation decision stands out for its discussion of prejudice. In addition, as this decision demonstrates, a single evaluation flaw may be all that is needed to show prejudice and obtain a sustained decision. We would like to thank Cherie J. View the full article

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The Softly Spark

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

When it comes to sustainability, “non-toxic” reigns supreme in consumer preferences. Sustainability Certific ations support sustainability claims and promote transparency for your product. ” This reality emphasizes the importance of selecting the appropriate certification for your product.

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USFCR

APRIL 30, 2024

This commitment to sustainable development opens a dynamic avenue for tree and landscaping businesses to contribute their expertise to important federal projects, fostering community green spaces and enhancing environmental sustainability.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

KPIs are popularly related to areas such as: On time delivery Amount of rejects Cost reduction Ethical conduct Sustainable approaches Lead times KPIs can be written to measure any aspect of supplier performance but must be relevant to the contract to add value. The post Why are KPIs Important in Procurement?

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The Softly Spark

JANUARY 13, 2025

Sustainable products are experiencing growth in both profits and consumer demand. To successfully market your sustainability efforts, you must carefully navigate the fine line between legitimate marketing and greenwashing. Recommendation: Partner with suppliers who prioritize sustainability.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

It’s also important to regularly audit procurement processes and ensure you’re following industry best practices. Sustainable procurement focuses on purchasing products and services that have minimal environmental impact, are ethically sourced, and support fair labor practices.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 10, 2024

MITRE, the federally funded operator of research and development centers on behalf of agencies, unveiled plans this week to train three new artificial intelligence foundation models in critical infrastructure, weather modeling and sustainable social services.

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SmallGovCon

JUNE 26, 2024

The type of work solicited is not very important here. What is important is that the agency compared Criterion’s price with the average price of other offerors and the internal government estimate and determined that Criterion’s price was “unrealistically low.” Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Two data points help us understand some important facets of federal contracting. Of the protests resolved on the merits during fiscal year 2024, our Office sustained 16 percent of those protests. The future of CIO-SP4 remains a big questions but that is a conversation for another time. Let’s get back to GAO’s bid protest report.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The total number of protests filed and the number of protests sustained by GAO increased significantly compared to Fiscal Year 2022—and GAO’s “Sustain Rate” jumped to 31%. Thus, bid protests remain an important oversight mechanism for the federal procurement system. appeared first on Government Contracts Legal Forum.

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The Softly Spark

JULY 6, 2023

In today’s rapidly changing world, sustainability has emerged as a critical factor for businesses seeking to thrive and make a positive impact. To demonstrate their commitment to sustainable practices, many organizations are turning to certifications and ecolabels.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 9, 2024

The following is an installment in Crowell & Moring’s Bid Protest Sustain of the Month Series. In this series, Crowell’s Government Contracts Practice will keep you up to date with a summary of the most notable bid protest sustain decision each month. Below, Crowell Consultant Cherie Owen discusses Peraton Inc. , B-422409.2,

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

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. For LAC countries, digital technologies can be an important ally in achieving this balance. What is Smart Public Procurement?

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ivalua

JUNE 11, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Navigating CSRD Regulation: What Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance Leaders Need to Know June 12, 2023 | | Sustainability by Vishal Patel In an effort to drive sustainability and combat climate change, the European Union has introduced the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

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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 this post, we explore what ethical procurement means and why it is so important. Why is Ethical Procurement Important? What is Ethical Procurement? What is Ethical Procurement?

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Early this year, the European Union (“EU”) finalized the required internal procedures for the entry into force of the Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement concluded between the European Union and the Republic of Angola on 18 November 2022 (“SIFA” or the “Agreement”).

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The following is an installment in Crowell & Moring’s 2023 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month Series. All through 2023, Crowell’s Government Contracts Practice will keep you up to date with a summary of the most notable bid protest sustain decision each month. Below, Crowell Partner Cherie Owen discusses RELX Inc. , B-421597.2,

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The Softly Spark

AUGUST 8, 2024

Now, a trend called “greenhushing” is emerging, where companies shy away from promoting their sustainability efforts for fear of being accused of greenwashing. As leaders in business, it’s crucial to understand why open communication about sustainability initiatives is essential for building trust and credibility.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2023

By integrating the EIC’s functionalities in their procurement practices, organizations can dramatically accelerate sustainability agendas with reliable emissions data for all the direct and indirect products and services they acquire, and establish transparent reporting standards.

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Here are some key points from this year: (1) the key effectiveness metric, showing numbers of sustains and corrective actions at GAO, was up even higher to 57% for the 2023 fiscal year and (2) total bid protest numbers are up slightly, reversing a downward trend in total protest numbers from the last few years.

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ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change. See you soon!

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Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results from open contracting in other contexts have delivered far-rippling effects, carrying important lessons for the water and sanitation sectors. The post To provide reliable and sustainable water and sanitation, dive into open contracting appeared first on Open Contracting Partnership. Now, an estimated 6.5

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The Softly Spark

MAY 27, 2023

It’s important to realize that plastic applicators end up in the oceans because people flush them down toilets. It’s clear that in order to protect the environment we need to start talking about sustainable menstrual hygiene. Lauren Nelson, Days for Girls Men and boys are important allies. Let’s normalize periods.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

This vision aligns with the aspirations of many governments: leveraging technology to enhance public services , reduce costs, and promote sustainability. Foster sustainability by prioritizing green and energy-efficient technologies. However, one critical element often overlooked in these discussions is public procurement.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

MAY 11, 2024

This discussion delves into the importance of these principles, examining both the goals to be achieved (effectiveness) and the optimal use of resources (efficiency). Introduction In public procurement , effectiveness and efficiency are crucial for achieving optimal results using public resources judiciously.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In addition, a dedicated Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) Competence Center was established in the LPPO to lead implementation and to support contracting authorities and suppliers in their adoption of green criteria. In 2023, the LPPO added a set of key sustainability performance indicators to its procurement dashboard.

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