American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Cooperative contracts simplify and expedite the procurement process by including pre-negotiated terms and conditions that comply with government regulations, thereby reducing administrative overhead and the risk of non-compliance.” Cunningham says cooperative agreements can help cities and counties acquire needed technology.

Purchasing 110

Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 110

Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

JULY 18, 2017

Oversees the analysis of cost, performance, quality, service and delivery. Oversees all City procurement processing, monitoring, bids, solicitations, addenda, administration, clarifications, modification, compliance, negotiations, changing conditions, coordination of legal review, terminations, and purchase orders.

Purchasing 100

Purchasing Management Warehouse E-procurement 100

Great Government Through Technology

JANUARY 14, 2025

Ground-based sensor networks: Gathering real-time data on factors like air quality, soil moisture, and weather patterns. Cost savings: Pre-negotiated pricing and terms help speed up procurements, maximize value, and optimize spending. Access to expertise: Agencies tap into a pool of qualified and experienced EOS providers.

Competitive Bidding 40

Competitive Bidding Data Integration Integrity 40

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) set forth the policies and procedures for the evaluation and negotiation of “fair and reasonable” contract level pricing under the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program. Price protections — most favored nations clauses.

Negotiation 58

Negotiation Price Government Government 58

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 21, 2024

Transparent access for industry to FAS’s pricing database would streamline the evaluation price, providing both parties to the negotiation a common, understood framework for price negotiations. Such access is in the public interest because it promotes efficiency and realism. Moreover, there is precedent for it.

Transparency 64

Transparency Data Procurement Management 64

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

GovCon & Trade

AUGUST 23, 2023

SBA is authorized “to arrange for the performance of such procurement contracts by negotiating or otherwise letting subcontracts to socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns[.]” Section 8(a) of the legislation allows the SBA to award contracts to small businesses “whenever [SBA] determines such action is necessary[.]”

Participation 130

Participation Negotiation Quantity Contract 130

How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 18, 2023

SCL AI Clauses The SCL AI clauses have a clear commercial orientation and are meant as a starting point for supplier-customer negotiations, which is reflected on the fact that the proposed clauses contain two options: (1) a ‘pro-supplier’ drafting based on off-the-shelf provision, and (2) a ‘pro-customer’ drafting based on a bespoke arrangement.

Supplier 75

Supplier Transparency Negotiation Procurement 75

Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

It typically involves the following steps: Identifying opportunities Reviewing solicitation documents Attending pre-bid meetings Preparing and submitting a responsive bid Participating in bid evaluation and negotiations To excel in the bidding process, consider enrolling in our Life Sciences Contracting 101 course.

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Negotiation 52

Tendersinfo

MARCH 24, 2021

Procurement professionals are highly skilled and tactical personalities who are consistently looking for an economical solution to the public requirements while making sure the quality is not undermined. Procurement Professionals evaluate Tenders based on Price v/s Quality.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Bidding 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JANUARY 14, 2025

Enhances competitiveness Ensures organisations stay ahead in supplier negotiations. Improves service quality Drives better supplier performance and customer satisfaction. More Than Just Price While price is often the most common focus in benchmarking, it is only one piece of the puzzle. Ready to deepen your procurement expertise?

Procurement 52

Procurement Total Cost of Ownership Supplier Cost of Ownership 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Pre-negotiated terms are provided that reduce the complexity for contracting authorities in procurement whilst allowing suppliers to capture opportunities more efficiently. Working with one supplier under single-supplier systems guarantees constant quality and easier administration.

Framework Agreement 52

Framework Agreement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

A contractor’s ability to deliver quality work on time and within the budget is often the most important factor considered throughout the tender process. Negotiated Tenders: These are frequently used for complex or specialised projects, when the client and contractor negotiate directly.

Tender 52

Tender Bidding Negotiation Price 52

GovCon Chamber of Commerce

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

With hard work and a commitment to quality, you can achieve success in this challenging and rewarding field. Good business developers are able to communicate effectively, build trust, and negotiate effectively. It is important to remain persistent and focused, and to continue to build your skills and knowledge over time.

Quality 52

Quality Media Procurement Government Contracts 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 11, 2020

supply chain, including supplier selection, negotiation of business and other terms, and. management of quality, cost, and supply. Jorge and his team work with the Google data center platforms engineering teams selecting. memory and processor technology and suppliers. He manages the memory and processor.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Supplier Engineering Negotiation 40

The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 25, 2019

of the UN Procurement Practitioner’s Handbook 2017 (UN-PPH), in cases of a non-competitive procurement method (such as direct procurement or sole source), negotiations for price reduction can be entered into to ensure a reasonable price. The negotiations will be documented, and contract award depends on the outcome of the negotiations.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Price Bidding Procurement 52

How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The model AI clauses have been developed by reference to the (future) obligations arising from the EU AI Act currently under advanced stages of negotiation. This has been heavily criticised in a recent open letter. Whichever way this goes, this puts the public buyer in a position of rule-taker.

Buyers 88

Buyers E-procurement Transparency Procurement 88

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Rogers and his team knew they needed a more efficient approach to meet the town’s procurement needs without compromising compliance or quality. By leveraging this innovative tool, the Town of Epping has transformed the way it manages purchasing, saving valuable hours previously spent on research and supplier negotiations.

Purchasing 58

Purchasing IT Supplier Negotiation Efficiency 58

The Procurement School

MAY 12, 2023

Contractors need to understand the quality measures that the owner will apply to the services and deliverables. Have a workable quality measurement process. Have a mechanism to mitigate unexpected risks to scope, quality, timelines, or cost. best alternative to a negotiated agreement) and what the contractor’s BATNA might be.

Contract Management 52

Contract Management Management Contract Quality 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 13, 2024

Clients see value in AI replacing routine tasks but are skeptical of using it in high-level work, such as in M&A negotiations. The real problems lie in quality control, privacy risks, and the black box system. International prejudice also comes to mind as a severe challenge when negotiating BITs.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Efficiency Quality Balance 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) set forth the policies and procedures for the evaluation and negotiation of “fair and reasonable” contract level pricing under the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program. Price protections- most favored nations clauses.

Negotiation 40

Negotiation Price Government Government 40

GovLoop

OCTOBER 16, 2023

As best you can, negotiate flexible schedules with your employer to allow you to meet your family obligations and perform well at your job. Time requires scheduling — and sometimes during the workday. Take Time for Yourself Parents who cannot work remotely need to use sick days to stay home with their sick children.

Balance 64

Balance Participation Negotiation Transportation 64

ivalua

APRIL 6, 2021

The complete contract lifecycle management process includes a contract request or initiation, authoring, negotiation/redlining and approval stages, execution and signature as well as obligation monitoring, renewals, amendments and expiration. Key to this phase is the ability to collaborate with internal users as well as the third party (e.g.,

Management 52

Management Contract Contract Management Supply Chain 52

American City & Country

AUGUST 21, 2024

If it lacks a high-quality incident response plan, an agency may struggle to effectively respond to and mitigate the impact of attacks. “An This includes everything from intentionally leaking or stealing sensitive data, to accidentally clicking on phishing email or failing to update software.” Inadequate incident response planning.

Government 64

Government Government Purchasing Import 64

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The unveiling of new Smart Sustainable Cities and Special Economic Zones, aimed at enhancing business prospects, underscores the KSA’s commitment to fostering strategic sector development and attracting high-quality investments. These initiatives have positioned KSA as a pioneering global investment destination.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Influencing Efficiency Corruption 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Furthermore, private businesses have more flexibility in pursuing informal tendering procedures or direct negotiation with suppliers. The public sector procurement process is meant to guard against corruption, and all bids are supposed to be evaluated on predetermined criteria like quality, price and social value.

Procurement 52

Procurement Tender Public Procurement Supplier 52

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Regularly reviewing and refining your proposal submission process, while ensuring regulatory compliance, can help improve quality and increase success rates. Adherence to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and maintaining thorough documentation are non-negotiable requirements.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Contract Bidding Participation 52

American City & Country

AUGUST 29, 2024

To mitigate this, some state agencies have had to negotiate with Tesla to open their Supercharger network to non-Tesla vehicles or to develop hybrid stations that can accommodate different types of EVs.

Procurement Team 52

Procurement Team Total Cost of Ownership Sustainability TCO 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Customers may select the best offer from submitted tenders based on quality, price, and terms thanks to its transparency, equity, and efficiency of the tender process. This method decreases the number of bids to control and evaluate, concentrating on the quality rather than quantity.

Tender 52

Tender Bidding Bidder Competitive Bidding 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Asian Paints conceptualized a technology solution using Ivalua’s Supplier Information Management , Sourcing and Contract Management solutions to streamline the end-to-end contract management and sourcing processes. .

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Supplier Contract Supply Chain 52

Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 16, 2024

It is a favourite for businesses who want high-quality tender opportunities because of its comprehensive coverage and user-friendly interface. Using such tools improves the quality of these submissions while deepening understanding of the tendering procedure at large, significantly increasing success rates if appropriately utilised.

Tender 52

Tender Bidding Competitive Bidding Buyers 52

Great Government Through Technology

AUGUST 7, 2024

Here are some real quotes from our recent customer survey that highlight the positive impact of this contract: Standardization and compliance: “The 8(a) STARS III standardized labor categories, established labor rates, and pre-negotiated terms and conditions streamlined the acquisition process and helped to ensure compliance and reduce risk.

Innovation 52

Innovation Efficiency Procurement Negotiation 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The proposed legislation would be a step in the right direction to attract small businesses and new entrants that currently do not believe the benefits of the Federal market outweigh the costs and risks associated with Schedule contract negotiation and compliance. All told, GSA’s proposal is worthy of consideration.

Price 45

Price Innovation Quality Participation 45

ivalua

APRIL 12, 2019

A recent Ivalua study with Forester identified capacity being consumed by operational and manual activities as one barrier, along with a lack of contextual access to insights, and poor data quality as other blockers. So, is AI the light at the end of the tunnel for overworked procurement functions? Will AI decimate procurement roles?

Supplier 70

Supplier Capacity Procurement Team Procurement 70

Public Contracting Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

In the dynamic realm of global public sector contracts, the essence of cultural awareness transcends mere compliance; it’s a pivotal catalyst for fostering effective communication, enhancing negotiation prowess, and ensuring equitable service delivery across diverse populations.

Import 40

Import Contract Leadership Government Contracts 40

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

AUGUST 23, 2023

Where traditional sourcing focuses on high volumes and bulk buying to secure discounts, strategic sourcing focuses on securing the best quality for the lowest cost. With strategic sourcing, it is common for there to be several rounds of negotiation before selecting the right supplier. Why is strategic sourcing important?

Strategic Sourcing 52

Strategic Sourcing Import Total Cost of Ownership IT 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 30, 2024

All in all, the panelists agreed that the increasing use of mediation and negotiation imply a change of mindset within Brazil, although there is still much room for growth. As exposed by Mr. Adell, starting at the negotiation stage, there are several situations that could lead to a dispute, such as breach of confidentiality or exclusivity.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Negotiation Buyers Price 52