Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 4, 2025

Set a target for the share of investment projects using country systems, and set domestic procurement targets on a country-by-country basis to improve and strengthen the use of country systems iteratively over time. How can the Bank attract a wider diversity of suppliers, to optimise value for money and stimulate economic opportunity?

Procurement 52

Procurement Collaboration E-procurement Procurement Team 52

Scottish Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2023

As a follow up to the publication of Scotland’s journey of achieving sustainable procurement outcomes 2002-2022: independent review , we have interviewed key organisations representing and working with the business and the third sector in Scotland about sustainable procurement outcomes.

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Sustainability Procurement Supplier Public Procurement 85

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The intention is to encourage consideration of ways to simplify and open opportunities for SMEs to efficiently participate in more public procurements. The suggestions apply to all segments of competitive bidding, including the SME segments of Supplier Diversity, Indigenous and Social Procurement.

Participation 52

Participation Procurement Strategies Procurement Buyers 52

Scottish Government Procurement

JANUARY 23, 2024

Of the £637 million spent with suppliers, over £380 million went to SMEs and 95% of our suppliers committed to paying the real Living Wage. We provide the free platform Public Contracts Scotland, which was used to advertise over 14,000 new contract opportunities resulting in over 18,000 suppliers winning contracts.

Procurement 71

Procurement Government Government Public Procurement 71

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 68

Collaboration E-catalogue Framework Agreement E-procurement 68

ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

This is because organizations continue to face challenges when it comes to harnessing technology in procurement, with existing systems not being fit for purpose (36%), poor data quality reducing trust in information (36%) and staff having inaccurate expectations of what technology can do (34%).

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Procurement Team Procurement Supply Chain Supplier 18

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.

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Procurement Public Procurement Procurement Strategies Buyers 58

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Procurement analytics is quickly becoming a core practice for efficient operations and effective sourcing in today’s rapidly changing business environment. Data-driven decision-making enables procurement teams to improve performance and align with wider organisational goals including corporate social responsibility and risk management.

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Efficiency Procurement Data Supply Chain 52

ivalua

MARCH 27, 2023

E-invoicing Mandate | France 2024 March 27, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Steve Carter The biggest change to Accounts Payables since the introduction of double entry journals is about to hit finance departments–but are they prepared? Every supplier will be forced to send Government approved invoices to their clients.

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E-procurement Procurement Strategies Supplier Finance 52

WashngtonExec

APRIL 10, 2025

She was quick to take on new challenges in procurement, subcontracts, project management and compliance. After decades in the industry at organizations including Northrop Grumman Information Systems, CACI and Leidos, Walter-Beam was drawn to the rare opportunity to build something from the ground up at Two Six.

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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?

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Procurement Supplier Tender Procurement Strategies 52

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Inclusive Opportunities: Public procurement can be a tool to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion by prioritising contracts with suppliers committed to these ideals. Environmental impact Another facet of social value procurement is environmental sustainability.

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Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain Tender 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. This approach empowers our clinicians and service users to make informed choices that benefit not only patients but also our environment.

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Supply Chain Public Procurement Procurement Sustainability 71

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Improved procurement strategies could reduce public debt by as much as 1.8% Relational contracts are “informal agreements and unwritten expectations between parties, often based on trust, shared goals, and mutual understanding. Better fiscal balances will contribute to greater macroeconomic stability.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

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

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In addition, it can also damage supplier relationships and hinder the efficacy of the company’s procurement practices. A company in this position may struggle to attract new suppliers or gain incentives or loyalty discounts from existing ones as other businesses won’t want to associate with them.

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Ethics Import Procurement Supply Chain 52

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Similar to how CRM manages everything around the customer, an S2P platform manages everything around the supplier. ​ It is a crucial process for organizations that are looking to streamline their procurement activities, better manage spend and suppliers and increase operational efficiency. What is Source-to-Pay?

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Supplier E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

The Criticality of the Supply Chain (and Suppliers). The average procurement department’s overall data aptitude is increasing, but most organizations classify themselves as novices and only occasionally use data to drive actual strategies. Future of Work 2022: The Great Resignation and the Impact of the Extended Workforce.

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Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Consumer Demands 52

The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

Many smaller public entities have formal associations [1] where they do outsource their procurement needs. Operating supplies and equipment, which are available through a number of suppliers, lend themselves to being under multi-year contracts. Procurement policies need to reflect current strategies and practices to be credible.

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Procurement Competitive Bidding Public Procurement Supplier 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Effective procurement practices allow the establishment of a closed-loop circular supply chain that helps deliver more efficiency, from end-to-end and supports the formalisation of different services, including e-waste management, recycling, resource sharing, and supplier regulatory development.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement 52

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? The popularity of government procurement contracts has persisted ever since.

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Government Contracts Innovation Procurement Government 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In a recent webinar hosted by Ivalua , Chris Sawchuck, Principal and Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader from The Hackett Group shared 10 key issues that will have a significant impact on Procurement organizations in 2021. “The In light of the social unrest and concerns we’ve seen around the world, particularly in the U.S.,

Supply Chain 64

Supply Chain Procurement Sustainability Supplier 64

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 28, 2023

AI can bring many benefits to procurement teams and their companies. In this post, we take a look at the benefits of using AI in procurement departments. Information AI allows procurement teams to mine huge amounts of complex data. It can also ensure greater legal protection when utilised to manage procurement contracts.

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Procurement Procurement Team Supply Chain Supplier 52

ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

And even if an order from an overseas supplier were to be filled, delivery issues would be compounded by the declining number of air and ocean freight options to move products into the U.S. On February 4, Hyundai Motors announced suspension of production at seven of its plants in Korea. But recovery may be fragile.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Retail Manufacturing Supplier 52

Scottish Government Procurement

JANUARY 23, 2024

Of the £637 million spent with suppliers, over £380 million went to SMEs and 95% of our suppliers committed to paying the real Living Wage. We provide the free platform Public Contracts Scotland, which was used to advertise over 14,000 new contract opportunities resulting in over 18,000 suppliers winning contracts.

Procurement 40

Procurement Government Government Public Procurement 40

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. You can keep up to date with the work of the Continuous Improvement team by subscribing to the Digital blog.

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Procurement Tender Public Procurement Contract Management 45

ivalua

MARCH 1, 2022

In late 2021, The Hackett Group asked Procurement Leaders about their strategic priorities and initiatives for the coming year. After a rollercoaster 2021, how do we pivot and plan for a successful Procurement strategy in 2022? . MODERNIZE PROCUREMENT APPLICATION PLATFORMS . REDUCE SPEND COST . If not now, when?

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Procurement Team Supplier Procurement 52

ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

This is because organisations continue to face challenges when it comes to harnessing technology in procurement, with existing systems not being fit for purpose (36%), poor data quality reducing trust in information (36%) and staff having inaccurate expectations of what technology can do (34%). .

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Procurement Team Supplier 52

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 8, 2024

For instance, AI systems have the possibility to deliver cost savings of up to 40 per cent, according to the Oxford College of Procurement & Supply. In addition to this, the same study suggests that through spending and supplier analysis, organisations will have the ability to reduce cost processing by 40 per cent.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Ethics Tender 52

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

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 45

Collaboration Framework Agreement Supplier Purchasing 45

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

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 40

Collaboration Framework Agreement Supplier Purchasing 40

Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

The technology’s inherent characteristics support a more transparent and efficient procurement process, laying the groundwork for significant reforms in public sector procurement strategies. Such transparency is crucial for detecting and preventing fraud, thereby enhancing the integrity of public procurements.

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Public Procurement Transparency Integration Integrity 52

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

We’ll be back in the New Year with lots more interesting and informative content, make sure to subscribe to our blog and keep up to date! You can watch the video below, or read the transcript at the bottom of the page. Now, there’s just not enough time for me to mention every highlight of 2023.

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Public Procurement Procurement Sustainability Logistics 63

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The sensitive nature of government data — including classified information, personally identifiable information (PII), and critical infrastructure data — necessitates a more nuanced and controlled approach. AI thrives on data. Simply put, not all data is suitable for the public cloud, where control and visibility are often limited.

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Government Government Demand Data 44

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

We’ll be back in the New Year with lots more interesting and informative content, make sure to subscribe to our and keep up to date! You can watch the video below, or read the transcript at the bottom of the page. Now, there’s just not enough time for me to mention every highlight of 2023.

Public Procurement 40

Public Procurement Procurement Sustainability Logistics 40

Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 12, 2024

What Information Must be Reported? Importantly, this information must be reported for each year, starting in 2011, that articles with PFAS-containing components were imported by the facility, to the extent that such information is “known to or reasonably ascertainable by” the submitter. What is the reporting standard?

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

Scottish Government Procurement

APRIL 7, 2025

The reporting year also saw significant milestones for public procurement including the development of the Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland. In 2022 to 2023, known procurement spend by Scottish public bodies was 16.6 billion of known procurement spend supported around 13.7 billion of which 8.9

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