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

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Malaysia must set out clear principles for all public procurement procedures in a single piece of overarching legislation and create a robust and comprehensive public procurement law rooted in open contracting principles – putting transparency, competition, and efficiency at the forefront.

Public Procurement 123

Public Procurement Procurement Corruption Transparency 123

Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

In the era of digital transformation, blockchain technology emerges as a beacon of hope for enhancing transparency and integrity in public procurements. By leveraging blockchain’s capabilities, these entities can significantly mitigate corruption risks, streamline operations, and foster a more transparent procurement environment.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Transparency Integration Integrity 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Procurement transparency exists within the public sector because it is required by law. And yet, not all transparency is equally effective. Suppliers need bidding and contract transparency. This encourages more diverse participation and improves the quality of responses – and therefore creates value for the general public.

Transparency 45

Transparency Procurement Supplier End to End 45

Public Procurement Intl

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Photo credit: South African Tourism Colloquium Participants South Africa’s National Research Foundatio n (NRF) (which coordinates with the nation’s research institutions) hosted a weeklong conference, September 3-6, 2024, to discuss South Africa’s Public Procurement Act , Act No. 28 of 2024.

Public Procurement 130

Public Procurement Procurement Negotiation Participation 130

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This holistic strategy—anchored in transparency, accountability, and technological integration—fosters a robust fiscal environment conducive to sustainable economic growth and enhanced public trust. Hart’s insights strongly resonated with participants from the LAC region, where traditional contracts are often strained by rigid rules.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

It is not just a participant in the digital revolution—it is its foundation. The Role of AI in Procurement AI offers powerful tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in procurement processes.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Public Procurement 59

FedScoop

APRIL 18, 2024

The guardrails are human oversight and decision-making; clear and comprehensive policies; robust testing and evaluation; transparency and disclosure; and education and upskilling. Interestingly, AI was used in the drafting of the committee’s report, modeling the transparency guardrail the committee outlined.

Transparency 116

Transparency Education Participation Evaluation 116

VWV

NOVEMBER 4, 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. An associated person, such as essential subcontractors, are those a supplier relies on to satisfy the conditions of participation.

Supplier 52

Supplier Procurement Tender Award Criteria 52

FedScoop

MARCH 15, 2024

Another focus group participant called out requests related to email records or internal communications, such as chat and text, as their agency’s “most complex and time-intensive responses.” We now have the ability in our FOIA office to search our agency’s email system,” one focus group participant said. It takes a lot of time.”

Accountability 141

Accountability Transparency Participation Efficiency 141

FedScoop

JULY 17, 2024

The resources for financial institutions include a roadmap for comprehensive or hybrid cloud adoption, best practices for third-party risks tied to cloud service providers, an assessment of existing oversight authorities for cloud providers, and strengthened transparency and monitoring of cloud services for “security by design” practices.

Transparency 138

Transparency Participation Collaboration Import 138

ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

There is quite a substantial effort to participate in a public tender process, so most vendors have a limit to how many unsuccessful tenders they are willing to respond to before giving up. In light of existing rules, vendors can deter competition by driving prices down in competitive tenders.

Public Procurement 98

Public Procurement Tender Supplier Procurement 98

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Open contracting approach: Supported by OCP’s Lift Impact accelerator program from 2021, Ekiti State’s public procurement agency created better opportunities for small businesses and particularly women-led businesses, to participate in public contracts. To realize that vision, in 2021, EKBPP joined OCP’s Lift accelerator program.

Procurement 89

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Bidding 89

FedInsider

AUGUST 5, 2024

The guidance is to minimize any risks resulting from relying on AI to make agency decisions or take actions that could undermine the “efficacy, safety, equitableness, fairness, transparency, accountability, appropriateness, or lawfulness of such decisions or actions.” Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

Innovation 98

Innovation Participation Media Transparency 98

FedScoop

AUGUST 20, 2024

Those recommendations include ensuring FedRAMP usage in agencies, releasing guidance for agencies’ implementation of transparent data requirements, modernizing legacy systems to avoid higher costs for maintenance, avoiding cybersecurity pitfalls and updating procedures for electronic information system functionalities for recordkeeping systems.

Electronics 130

Electronics Inventory Data Transparency 130

FedInsider

MARCH 25, 2024

Using a templatized technology strategy can boost mission outcomes while humanizing data-driven modernization and leveraging artificial intelligence in a responsible, transparent way. CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text.

Participation 93

Participation Media Transparency Data 93

Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Set-asides for small businesses ensure that they have a fair chance of winning contracts, encouraging their participation in the government contracting process. Registering in SAM Registration in SAM is a prerequisite for participating in government contracting.

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Buyers 52

Spend Network

OCTOBER 31, 2023

This digital platform offers a transparent, efficient way for businesses to participate in Ukraine's massive reconstruction efforts as the country rebuilds from the destruction of war.

Transparency 59

Transparency Participation Efficiency Accountability 59

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This recruitment helps diversify the pool of government contractors and provides opportunities for smaller businesses to participate in large government projects. This identifier enables businesses to participate in federal contracting opportunities, making it an essential component of the application process.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Contract Bidding Participation 52

GovSpend

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Government procurement should be transparent and efficient. But that effort results in transparency and insight that is like a cheat code, an unfair advantage for those who subscribe to GovSpend. In the following Q&A, Nate gives us a peek into what’s top of mind for him as we head into 2024. GovSpend may be able to help!

Data 105

Data Quality Purchasing Transparency 105

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Imagine a world where projects are monitored in real-time, complaints are reduced, and citizens actively participate in shaping their communities. As Einer Fogh of GIZ Uganda highlights, “there is a vibrant civil society in Uganda, with many organizations working on transparency and anticorruption. This has changed,” she says.

Public Procurement 135

Public Procurement Procurement Contract Collaboration 135

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The guidance also indicates that ‘ Greater transparency of procurement data will make it easier to see what approaches have been successful and encourage use of those approaches more widely across the public sector.’ Therefore, that greater investment in expertise needs to be coupled with a culture change. 94 PA 2023). 48 and 46 PCR 2015).

Procurement 128

Procurement Innovation E-procurement Buyers 128

The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 19, 2024

The goal is to clarify any technical or procurement-related aspects, ensuring that all potential participants have a comprehensive understanding of the requirements. Addressing these queries before bid or proposal submission helps resolve ambiguities and ensures that participants have accurate information.

Bidding 52

Bidding Bidder Consulting Participation 52

FedScoop

AUGUST 12, 2024

The goal of this is really to harness the power of data to advance diplomatic efforts, improve operational efficiency, and ensure transparency and accountability in the Department of State’s activities,” Khan said. participants at the most recent UN General Assembly High-Level Week, Khan said.

Data 116

Data Collaboration Efficiency Accountability 116

GovLoop

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The act of trusting builds transparency, added Nate Benjamin, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at AmeriCorps. Sanchez likened it to getting into a rideshare car. “I I trusted…that Uber ride to do two things: to pick me up on time and to deliver me safely to my destination. Trust is nonlinear. It is a noun, but it’s also a verb.

Strategic Planning 119

Strategic Planning Influencing Import Transparency 119

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

These included ongoing issues such as poor institutional coordination, lack of transparency, high levels of corruption, and murky lines of accountability. The second revolution: increasing independence, data collection and participation These limitations led to a subsequent second wave of reforms.

Public Procurement 70

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 70

The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 15, 2024

When participating in joint ventures (JVs), accurately calculating and attributing experience can be crucial. By following these guidelines, you can ensure a more accurate and transparent process for JV experience attribution and construction turnover calculation, benefiting both the procuring entities and the JVs.

Consulting 75

Consulting Procurement Transparency Bidding 75

AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This is my 11th year participating in re:Invent and I continue to be awestruck by the innovative ideas and value that AWS Partners bring to our customers. Jeff Kratz, right, and Thomas Siebel, center, listen as Jason Bonci talks during their fireside chat at the AWS Partner Keynote at re:Invent 2023. Watch a recording of this session.

Education 137

Education Networking Leadership Innovation 137

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This is particularly problematic for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), which often need more resources to participate in complex, bureaucratic tender processes dominated by a few more prominent competitors. As a result, the UK public sector may be missing out on SMEs’ innovation and flexibility.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Framework Agreement 52

Select GCR

MARCH 4, 2025

This commitment is supported by the Small Business Administration (SBA), which plays a crucial role in ensuring that small businesses have the opportunity to participate in government contracts. Participation in government programs can enable small businesses to qualify for contracts set aside for socio-economic demographics.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Pimentel joined the agency after making a name for himself as a transparency and anti-corruption campaigner, having been Executive Director at Transparency International’s local chapter Participación Ciudadana. Sometimes raising a red flag can mean giving a green light to a more transparent and fairer process that benefits all.

Corruption 78

Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 78

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 3, 2023

The program holds valuable lessons for others working to empower contracting monitors with different skills and backgrounds to work closely together to foster transparency and better procurement practices in their regions.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Participation 52

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Transparency and scalability were crucial in providing donor insights and supported increasing involvement, such as attracting celebrities and brands. This approach optimized costs and provided full transparency for donors, which is crucial for maintaining trust and engagement.

Sustainability 75

Sustainability Data Transparency Innovation 75

Select GCR

APRIL 26, 2024

To cultivate these connections effectively, contractors should prioritize transparency, reliability, and proactive communication. Participation is Required Each client must participate for SGCR to stay on the defined schedule. Active Engagement is Essential Participation is key to maximizing the benefits of the CSGMP program.

Government 102

Government Government Government Contracts Media 102

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Participants expressed a range of views as to which risks should be prioritised, noting that addressing frontier risks is not mutually exclusive from addressing existing AI risks and harms.’ Multiple participants suggested that existing voluntary commitments would need to be put on a legal or regulatory footing in due course.

Procurement 80

Procurement Evaluation Participation Collaboration 80

SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The feedback is anonymous, unless the participant self-identifies in the survey. Actual and potential offerors can participate in the survey by selecting the following link: [link]. (b) Feedback may be provided to agencies up to 45 days after award. We admittedly find this response puzzling.

Participation 66

Participation Utilities Bidding Contract 66

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 8, 2024

As we celebrate, we find ourselves at the crossroads of progress and potential, confronting the myths holding women back from participating in public procurement and attaining certain heights in leadership. Happy International Women’s Day! The world is made up of men and women; in fact, there are more women than men in the world.

Government Contracts 80

Government Contracts Leadership Government Government 80