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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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Procurement decisions may also be influenced by emergencies, such as the need for the prompt delivery of goods and services to address disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes. The level of competition in the market can also influence the choice of procurement method.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 29, 2024

The Procurement Innovation Lab at the Department of Homeland Security is entering phase three of its lifecycle. This is where the PIL takes everything it has learned over the last several years about changing the culture of procurement and begin applying it at deeper, programmatic level.

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Federal News Network

APRIL 15, 2024

She pointed to the command’s early collaboration with the Defense Innovation Unit to procure “Hunt Forward” cyber mission kits using DIU’s prototyping process. CYBERCOM is also leaning on DoD’s Adaptive Acquisition Framework to tailor its procurement strategies for the cyber domain. We don’t have 10 years to wait.”

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Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

Being paid reliably means more risks can be undertaken elsewhere, using your new resources to innovate and expand your offering. When planning your procurement strategy for the long term, the stability that comes with government contracting can give your business a serious edge. For any business, collaboration begets innovation.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

We’ll explore ways that government agencies are using technology to transform how they deliver services impacting the health, safety, and security of their people.

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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? Developing and executing category strategies is critical to effective strategic sourcing.

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ivalua

JUNE 24, 2020

Crédit Agricole has always been dedicated to delivering greater value to our customers and stakeholders through innovation. Digitization has been an integral part of our procurement strategy.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Public procurement spending accounted for an average of 30% of total public spending across the region [1] and as much as 74% of that spending is wasted due to inefficiencies [2] , according to data from FISLAC , an analytics platform developed by the IDB’s Fiscal Management Division (FMM). of GDP, according to FISLAC calculations.

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

One innovative solution called Kiip , powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), takes a unique approach to this problem by empowering individuals with access and control over their own personal, vital documents. Do you have questions about how AWS can help your government agency provide innovative services for constituents?

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Early development work on the re-let has commenced and a Prior Information Note (PIN) will be issued shortly which will include a Request for Information (RFI) to gain views from the market and stakeholders, to inform our Procurement Strategy.

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Discussions & Clarifications

JUNE 16, 2023

Recently, Cherissa Tamayori, Director of Acquisition and Senior Contracting Official for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), joined U.S.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Jeff Koses , Senior Procurement Executive, GSA John Tenaglia , Principal Director, DPCAP, DoD (confirmed) Karla Smith Jackson , Assistant Administrator for Procurement, NASA GSA Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Panels: What’s Next? We discuss the first two goals below. Requests for transparent pricing across the AI lifecycle.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Predictive Analytics: Uses advanced data analytics, such as machine learning, to predict future demand, analyze potential supply chain risks, and facilitate informed procurement decisions. Analytics can help organisations to identify opportunities for cost savings, improved contract compliance and better procurement strategies.

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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.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Working with SMEs and local businesses enhances their ability to seek tenders, thus fostering inclusiveness and innovation. Evaluation criteria A weighted scoring system, particularly in relation to social value, guarantees that fairness is present alongside a clear prioritisation of desired outcomes in procurement processes.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

“Ivalua’s platform uniquely combines industry best practices for both direct and indirect spend, with the flexibility to deliver bespoke capabilities and empower our procurement strategy to provide Bravida with an additional competitive edge”, said Mattias Johansson, CEO and Group president at Bravida Holding AB.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

These awards are a unique opportunity to showcase the Power of Procurement, the innovations, initiatives and achievements of organisations that are leading the way for public procurement in Scotland. Nick Ford, Director of Scottish Procurement and Property said “Congratulations to all of the Finalists!

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Her publications are centered on future of Procurement, new technologies impact on Procurement, customer/supplier new innovation models, management of dominant suppliers. She also acts as a consultant for many Management Boards of top leading companies to help them build their procurement strategies.

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ivalua

MARCH 5, 2023

March 6, 2023 | | Ivalua NOW by Eloise Barnum 5 Reasons to Attend 2023 Ivalua NOW Paris – Breaking New Ground We are thrilled to invite procurement leaders, innovators, customers, and colleagues to Ivalua NOW Paris. Let’s come together and explore innovative methods to unleash the hidden power of our teams.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As with any industry, the most innovative companies are those who break new ground — and one way they do that is to define new ways of managing procurement that enable efficiencies, optimize spend, and reduce risk. Improve supplier collaboration to accelerate time-to-market and innovation.

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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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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In April, it was pivotal, we launched the public procurement strategy for Scotland, setting out a roadmap for the next five years and giving us an ambitious future vision to put public procurement at the heart of a sustainable economy to maximise value for the people of Scotland.

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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? . ACCELERATE PROCUREMENT’S DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION . IMPROVE STAKEHOLDER-CENTRICITY .

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Jeff Koses , Senior Procurement Executive, GSA (confirmed) John Tenaglia , Principal Director, DPCAP, DoD (confirmed) Julia Wise, Director, Procurement & Grants Policy Division, NASA (confirmed) GSA Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Panels: What’s Next? We discuss the first two goals below.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 28, 2023

Enhanced Security AI helps to make procurement more secure by assisting teams in choosing the best suppliers and, therefore, reducing the risk of late payments and fraud. It can also ensure greater legal protection when utilised to manage procurement contracts.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems have become a crucial part of the digital economy driving change, and providing new opportunities supported by technological innovation. Across the board, artificial intelligence plays an important role in helping businesses automate certain aspects of their procurement strategy.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

During the webinar, Ardent Partners highlighted a series of market trends and predictive scenarios for 2022, focusing on massive challenges brought on by the global pandemic that procurement organizations are facing today and present a thoughtful discourse on the road ahead. The US saw a record 4 million resignations in November 2021.

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Public Contracting Institute

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Future Outlook: Advancing the Veteran-Owned Business Agenda The landscape for veteran-owned businesses is fertile with potential for growth and innovation. Continued government backing through programs like VETS 2 places veteran-owned enterprises at the forefront of federal procurement.

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ivalua

AUGUST 11, 2021

So today, many leading Procurement organizations look beyond cost factors to make decisions based on quality, reliability, innovation and social and environmental practices. Source: Sustainable Procurement: DrivingExponential Impact Across theSupply Chain, Procurious .

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 19, 2024

But despite this advancement, many organizations still procure resources using methods suited for on-premises data centers, not cloud solutions. They are asking for faster horses while innovative organizations are speeding past them in cars. Rationalize applications before procuring to align with strategic needs.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 5, 2024

2) Deepening our regional communities Open contracting strategies, tools, and lessons travel best around shared languages and shared priority topics. The single biggest investment from our last strategy was to support local and regional teams to be close to the frontline of procurement innovation.

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

Direct vs Indirect Procurement. Naturally, what you actually make and sell to your customers is critical – that is where Direct Procurement plays a critical role in the quality, innovation and profitability of those products. Click here to talk to Ivalua about your Procurement strategy.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Also included: supplier improvement plans, innovation plans and overall supplier collaboration. The contracts govern the relationship between the buyer and supplier, an essential process to inform Procure-to-Pay. Contract Management: The piece that connects the upstream and the downstream, where value starts being captured.

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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. Procurement has a big role to play here.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MAY 28, 2024

An attractive account is one that pays on time, communicates well, promotes innovation, builds trust, is ethically aware, forward thinking, environmentally friendly and sustainability focused. A core account from a supplier’s perspective should, ideally, map to a strategic account from the procurement/buyer’s perspective.

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Bonfire

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

As an international leader in procurement, Craig has executed major procurement reforms and brought innovative methods to the organizations he’s worked at, including the City of Lethbridge and the Cayman Islands government. Hungry for more tips, insights, and inspiration you can use to level up your procurement strategy?

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