VWV

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) introduces a range of reforms aimed at simplifying and enhancing transparency in the procurement process, which should be good news for suppliers. Changes to the process for providing feedback on tenders and the standstill period. When does the Procurement Act take effect?

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Tendersinfo

MARCH 24, 2021

Even though there is no such general rule to win a contract but when you take each contract individually there is a commonality that prevails in tenders across various regions and sectors. Procurement Professionals evaluate Tenders based on Price v/s Quality.

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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.

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VWV

AUGUST 29, 2024

A list of the relevant CPV codes can be found in the Contract or Tender Notice and supporting documentation. The total anticipated value of the framework must be advertised in the Contract or Tender Notice. Also, determine whether there is scope to negotiate the call off terms and conditions.

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How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

I continue exploring the use of public procurement as a tool of digital regulation (or ‘AI regulation by contract’ as shorthand)—ie as a mechanism to promote transparency, explainability, cyber security, ethical and legal compliance leading to trustworthiness, etc in the adoption of digital technologies by the public sector.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Transparent criteria for evaluating social value proposals allow for fair competition among suppliers while keeping them liable for their commitments. Ethical labour standards are non-negotiable, ensuring workers’ rights and well-being are protected throughout the supply chain.

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VWV

MAY 19, 2021

The procurement rules seek to ensure public bodies adhere to fair and reasonable timetables and procedures, encourage open competition and transparency and deliver best value. This risk might be mitigated to some extent by publication of a voluntary transparency notice before the award of the contract. These are narrowly interpreted.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Over the course of the year-long project, PKP Energetyka will implement the modules facilitating the registration of Contracts, e-Catalogs, Tender Management, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and finally, Invoice handling. The key goals are not only the safety or optimization and acceleration of the Procurement processes as such.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Arbitration clauses are suited to individual investments, included by the host State in tenders or contracts, and can be readjusted or negotiated later. Transparency is the general rule in all arbitrations with state parties. Contrastingly, BRAMIA allows some state and social control over dispute proceedings.

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Balance Transparency Contract Tender 52

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Arbitration clauses are suited to individual investments, included by the host State in tenders or contracts, and can be readjusted or negotiated later. Transparency is the general rule in all arbitrations with state parties. Contrastingly, BRAMIA allows some state and social control over dispute proceedings.

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Balance Transparency Contract Tender 52

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

There would be no incentive for third countries to negotiate agreements to gain reciprocal access if participation was already allowed ( Annamaria La Chimia ). These decisions take place through the negotiation and conclusion of international agreements. 46 and 47). This conclusion is hardly disputable.

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Public Procurement Tender Participation E-procurement 64

The Procurement School

MARCH 27, 2025

If it is material or product, and I only want one evaluation criteria to be used, which is the lowest bidder, I issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Tender (RFT). Final Terms Negotiations – what will be negotiated with the short-listed vendor under Contract A. Here is how I determine the right one.

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The Procurement School

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The issuer can decide to accept the proposed change byway of an addendum or leave the contract as tendered. By following these nine stepsplanning, drafting, negotiating, reviewing, executing, monitoring, amending, resolving disputes, and closingyou can ensure that contracts deliver their desired outcomes for all parties involved.

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University of Bristol

MAY 26, 2023

AI regulation is to be left to existing regulators based on ‘five general principles to guide and inform the responsible development and use of AI in all sectors of the economy’, including accountability, transparency, fairness, safety, and contestability. Public buyers can be overpowered, captured, or both, by technology providers.

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