Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The project was supported by OCP’s Lift impact accelerator , helping to integrate open contracting principles firmly in the solicitation process.

Procurement 62

Procurement IT Budget Electronics 62

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.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Innovation Supplier Sustainability 98

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.

Procurement 52

Procurement Collaboration E-procurement Procurement Team 52

The Procurement ClassRoom

MAY 11, 2024

The interplay between these principles ensures the responsible and transparent management of public funds, crucial for meeting community needs while optimizing economic benefits. Leveraging technology and e-procurement tools can significantly improve efficiency, transparency, and access to procurement opportunities.

Public Procurement 98

Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Management 98

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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 ”.

Public Procurement 140

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement IT 140

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.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 4, 2024

Public procurement needs to be more transparent, efficient, and accountable to tackle the major social and economic challenges faced by governments across the world. Unfortunately ,they often have not been adequately integrated into the design of e-GP systems.

E-procurement 82

E-procurement Procurement Public Procurement Transparency 82

FedScoop

JUNE 5, 2024

That means that when we deploy and build something, it has to be sustainable.” Miller, who leads that body, said that council includes membership from across the agency, including the scientific technology and human resource branches, and offices for integrity and compliance, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Ethics 122

Ethics Transparency Innovation Inventory 122

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”).

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Transparency Influencing Negotiation 52

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This post was first published on Water Integrity Network’s blog. The latest Water Integrity Global Outlook highlights how the global water and sanitation sectors are notoriously opaque and vulnerable to corruption. To do so, projects need to be implemented with an open contracting approach at its core.

Sustainability 57

Sustainability Contract Finance Public Procurement 57

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!

Procurement 97

Procurement Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Sustainability 97

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Second, the realignment provides an opportunity to increase transparency for customer agencies and industry partners seeking to do business with FAS. The new structure also can enhance transparency with regard to guidance impacting the MAS program. Third, the alignment provides an opportunity to improve data management.

Negotiation 97

Negotiation Price Transparency Data 97

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

SeloVerde integrates governmental databases, innovative map services, and land-use data from high spatial resolution satellite imagery. It is the first public system able to monitor direct and indirect suppliers and integrate federal and state level environmental and social data daily. that it deployed in the AWS Cloud in 2023.

Supply Chain 75

Supply Chain Data Sustainability Transparency 75

Inside Government Contracts

AUGUST 21, 2023

Many in the defense industrial base view the bid protest system as providing necessary transparency and accountability in the contracting process, including to ensure that the government follows the law and its own procedures. As another example, how will the pilot apply if GAO sustains a protest in part and denies it in part?

Bidding 130

Bidding Quality Sustainability Accountability 130

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A core focus of the Future of Government Awards is the importance of open source,” said Joe Hooper, director of the UNDP Global Centre for Technology, Innovation, and Sustainable Development. And this range can have important multiplier effects in expanding the use of existing and proven digital solutions. “A

Government 142

Government Government Innovation Education 142

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 3, 2024

It’s an appropriate workplace for the woman spearheading efforts to increase transparency and oversight of public spending in Rwanda, by digitalizing the platform running the country’s public procurement and professionalizing its workforce and processes. This helps us ensure the integrity of the process,” highlights Uwingeneye.

Public Procurement 80

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 80

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A critical finding and recommendation of the World Bank report is to strengthen the transparency and efficiency of public spending and procurement, including through open data and digital procurement reforms. They know full well they will be the ones ultimately paying for it through higher taxes and poorer development outcomes.

Finance 57

Finance Public Procurement Procurement Transparency 57

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 30, 2023

While the e-procurement system doesn’t include the quasi-governmental sector and sovereign wealth fund (which aren’t governed by the public procurement law) it provides full transparency on the general procurement market which accounts for at least a third of Kazakhstan’s public spending.

Procurement 120

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Corruption 120

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 5, 2024

We want to enable one billion people to live in more equitable, prosperous and sustainable communities by 2030 by improving US$2 trillion in public procurement spending. We want to unlock its power to improve economic inclusion and sustainability, rebuild integrity and trust, and deliver the quality public services that we all deserve.

Procurement 89

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Sustainability 89

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

These agreements take on even greater importance under the Procurement Act 2023, with greater emphasis on transparency, competition and sustainability. Common concerns include transparency, fairness, especially when small suppliers feel dominated by big competitors in multi supplier frameworks. What Are Framework Agreements?

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Framework Agreement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Advanced analytics tools are being integrated into procurement operations, enabling public and private organisations to rethink procurement processes, supplier relationships and cost optimisation. It focuses on how public sector entities can enhance compliance and transparency. What is Data Analytics in Procurement?

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Procurement Data Supply Chain 52

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 21, 2024

Central to the event were the themes of generative AI, sustainability, security, and—importantly for Europe—digital sovereignty. AWS enables customers to get the most value from data by providing a comprehensive set of integrated tools and robust governance capabilities that balance access and control.

Sustainability 78

Sustainability Data Innovation Transparency 78

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.

Procurement 89

Procurement Buyers E-procurement Public Procurement 89

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

One solution enabled by the cloud integrates population-level socioeconomic data with hospital admission and health outcomes data to help healthcare providers and decision-makers map where disparities lie and develop targeted public health interventions or health service improvements for those who need them most.

Data 80

Data Sustainability Innovation Electronics 80

ivalua

MAY 30, 2022

Consumers also expect transparency – in product origin, quality standards, and how organizations are improving their environmental and sustainability efforts. . Digital supply chains use one integrated network for all relevant supply chain partners, including procurement, suppliers, service providers, and even customers.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain End to End Transparency Logistics 52

Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 9, 2024

The ‘rise in legislation’, including the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (see here for previous coverage), impose new duties and potential liabilities on businesses.

Finance 98

Finance Transparency Demand Sustainability 98

Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 6, 2023

On 15-16 June, together with the governments of Albania, Italy and the Netherlands, we held a conference on Open and Sustainable Procurement in Europe for about 100 procurement leaders from 25 European countries. Inclusion, sustainability and digitization shouldn’t be planned in silos but planned for together.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Sustainability 52

AWS Public Sector

MAY 17, 2024

It is structured around six pillars: operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, cost optimization, and sustainability. This integration meant that deploying the template automation solution separately became unnecessary, scaling the capability to all AWS customers.

Efficiency 81

Efficiency Accountability Integration Integrity 81

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Sustainability Focus: Many social value frameworks incorporate environmental sustainability, such as reducing carbon footprints or promoting green practices through supply chains. It also aligns with global goals like reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable development.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain Tender 52

ivalua

JULY 26, 2022

More and more companies are adopting a low-carbon footprint and sustainable approach to procurement, and for good reason. Most notably, these companies must make progress on these issues to be sustainable in an increasingly competitive world. Enable Transparency. Incentivize Procurement. Everything starts with people.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Collaboration 52

AWS Public Sector

MAY 8, 2024

How do we make sure that our cloud adoption strategy is financially sustainable? Research leaders tell us that they struggle with how to democratize access to the cloud for their researchers in a way that makes it financially sustainable. The researchers in my organization want quick access to a wide range of tools.

Total Cost of Ownership 84

Total Cost of Ownership TCO Education Cost of Ownership 84

ivalua

JUNE 15, 2022

In recent years, Körber’s global supply chain management network has integrated all relevant processes as they expand in multiple markets. As new strategies are implemented and unexpected crises occur, business continuity is vital to maximize and sustain Körber’s supply chain agility and resilience. . Growth and Challenges.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Innovation Procurement Supplier 52

The Softly Spark

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The landscape of sustainability claims has evolved, and with the advent of the EU Green Claims Directive, an anti-greenwashing law, the days of casual and unverified claims are now over. It is imperative that brands craft a compelling sustainability narrative that is both clear and transparent.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Retail Transparency Quality 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Food service leader digitizes procurement to drive efficiency, transparency and effective supplier management as it accelerates global expansion. The deployment of Ivalua’s platform has been tightly integrated with JFC’s backend SAP ERP systems to ensure seamless flow of information and maximum automation.

Procurement 10

Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Chief Procurement Officer 10

Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 8, 2024

Macroeconomic and fiscal policy is at the brink of a transformative shift due to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), which is poised to revolutionize fiscal governance and policy formulation in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). A comprehensive strategy is essential to build the capacity necessary for successful AI adoption.

Transparency 64

Transparency Data Telecommunication Capacity 64

Select GCR

APRIL 26, 2024

Through hands-on learning experiences and tailored support, you’ll build the confidence and expertise needed to secure and execute government contracts effectively, driving sustainable growth and success for your business. How does the GPA team collaborate with clients to determine the services and focus for each month of the program?

Government 102

Government Government Government Contracts Media 102

Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 31, 2023

Challenge : The City of Des Moines in Iowa wanted to leverage procurement to improve equity and sustainability, but knew its current procurement processes and tools were insufficient. Current, closed, and awarded bids can now be found online, increasing transparency throughout the process. What a barrier that was for so many people!”

Procurement 52

Procurement Sustainability IT E-procurement 52