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The Basics of Negotiation – Planning

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

Across all these aspects of procurement we will find ourselves having to negotiate. Negotiation can take place at the beginning of the procurement cycle where the need for a purchase is established through to the last stage where the need is being reviewed. Finally, what approach is best suited to the negotiation?

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Doing Deals: Challenges in Negotiations

The Procurement School

Author: Larry Berglund Negotiation competencies are a must in procurement. Whether in the private or public sector, you are always negotiating. Not easy to justify moving from one ERP to another IT service simply because you couldn’t find ways to negotiate better value. Multiple party negotiations?

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Mastering IP Negotiations in Government Subcontracts: 7 Best Practices

Public Contracting Institute

It’s important to know how to handle IP negotiations the right way. Learn more about intellectual property in government contracts Best Practice 1: Prepare Well Before Negotiations Before you start negotiating, it’s smart to do an IP audit. This helps you know what to ask for in negotiations.

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How to Avoid Truth in Negotiations Act TINA Pricing Criminal Liability

Watson & Associates

Watson, Government Contracts and Procurement Fraud Attorney: The Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), also known as Public Law 87-653, is a U.S. Read more » The post How to Avoid Truth in Negotiations Act TINA Pricing Criminal Liability appeared first on Watson & Associates LLC Government Contracts Blog. federal law, 10 U.S.C.

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What is Cooperative Purchasing & How Does it Benefit Public Sector Procurement?

American City & Country

By pooling demand, public sector entities can benefit from bulk buying discounts and negotiated price reductions. Implementation: Become a member and start integrating cooperative purchasing into your procurement processes. Explore Contracts: Review available cooperative contracts that meet your needs.

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GSA’s Earth Observation Solutions: Powering informed decision-making

Great Government Through Technology

Geographic Information Systems help integrate various data sources to create floodplain maps and visualizations. Using geographic information software, EOS can integrate various data sources to create habitat maps and support conservation planning. These efforts support species conservation efforts.

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UN’s first ever resolution on public procurement: what makes it strong and what’s still missing

Open Contracting Partnership

At 2 am on Saturday morning, the day after the 10th Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) was meant to end in Atlanta, exhausted negotiators finally adopted a resolution on “ Promoting transparency and integrity in public procurement in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ”.