How to Crack a Nut

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I am delighted to present to How to Crack a Nut readers an outline of my recently published book Framework Agreements, Supplier Lists and Other Public Procurement Tools: Purchasing Uncertain or Indefinite Requirements (Hart Publishing, 2023).

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Framework Agreement Public Procurement Public Procurement System 52

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

billion (~US$23 million) contract to improve traffic light management in Santo Domingo’s capital after multiple irregularities were identified in the procurement process. A focus on integrity and transparency “When we started on Monday, 17 August 2020, the main challenge was linked to credibility and a lack of trust,” Pimentel reflects.

Corruption 78

Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 78

Open Contracting Partnership

MAY 23, 2024

The app’s comprehensive database of procurement appeals sources data from the Prozorro public procurement system, as well as decisions on complaints made to the Antimonopoly Committee, and investigations by the State Audit Service. Thus, it strengthens the credibility of the procurement appeal body.

Procurement 67

Procurement Tender Buyers Public Procurement 67

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Public sector procurement relies heavily on framework agreements as a streamlined purchasing tool for goods and services. Pre-negotiated terms are provided that reduce the complexity for contracting authorities in procurement whilst allowing suppliers to capture opportunities more efficiently.

Framework Agreement 52

Framework Agreement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 28, 2024

In 2022, OCP published an impact story about how Indonesia’s authorities have been working with civil society to curb corruption by improving timely oversight of the public procurement system, which spans over 600 decentralized government agencies. Opentender currently features data on more than 4.6

Corruption 90

Corruption Data E-procurement Procurement 90

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

It is fueled by feedback from entrepreneurs, helping to mitigate barriers to entry and streamline the purchasing processes. Some of the most notable issues that emerged from our conversations with buyers included the lack of authority to curb cases of misconduct and the lack of resources for effectively designing and executing purchases.

Tender 52

Tender Public Procurement Supplier Participation 52

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Given that governments do not have many policies that effectively enable public purchasing by MSMEs, there was an enormous opportunity for public contracting to be a vehicle that allowed MSMEs to continue operating, accelerating the distribution of money at a time when little money was in circulation.”

Procurement 62

Procurement Tender Public Procurement Bidder 62