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).

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Purchasing Framework Agreement Public Procurement Public Procurement System 52

Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 1, 2024

million if median internal reference prices were used, to as much as PHP 214 million if the Department of Public Works and Highways construction materials price data were used. Access to data: most documents they needed were available online, but you had to know the contract number, says the team.

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Budget Transportation Transportation Bidder 136

Telles.eu

JULY 3, 2023

Tender documentation The object of the contract is to purchase 117 sets and a maintenance shed for them. However, the maintenance shed is not subject to any specific award criteria, although it can be argued it is part of the price criterion. Let's start with what is in the tender documentation, shall we? So far, so good.

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Tender Bidder Manufacturing Award Criteria 100

Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 12, 2024

Whilst the facts of the case as presented are a little unusual, the Supreme Court’s conclusion provides guidance as to how damages are to be assessed generally in cases of default under standard Gafta contracts. In this case, Mundra, India, was the discharge port, such that the price included transportation to and unloading at Mundra.

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Buyers Price Freight Purchasing 52

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

No, you wake up thinking about how you’re going to get three kids to three different events on time, if your boss liked your presentation, or what you’re going to make for dinner. You probably don’t wake up thinking about cyber security, or whether you may fall for a phishing attack. How does OMNIA Partners do this for businesses?

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Supplier Retail Accountability Data 97

ivalua

DECEMBER 2, 2015

These collaborative supplier partnerships present manufacturers with a number of opportunities to achieve greater product success. Engaging suppliers in strategic sourcing events and collaborative cost improvement efforts will ensure that purchased component costs are appropriate to achieve targeted gross margins.

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Supplier Strategic Sourcing Manufacturing Demand 56

GovSpend

APRIL 29, 2024

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) in Atlanta, GA, I had the pleasure of co-presenting on this very topic with Wayne Berry, a Senior Procurement Analyst at the HHS OSDBU.

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Data Contract Price Procurement 52

ivalua

MAY 8, 2019

Daniel Koh is currently leading a team of 130 sourcing and pricing professionals globally. In this session, you will hear Daniel share a presentation on: How to deploy a single tool to cover the end to end process from need to purchase goods or services to invoice settlement. Louis Wong, Solutions Consultant.

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Supply Chain End to End Global Sourcing Supplier 8

Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

30, 2026, according to a 2020 memo from Kim Herring, the then-acting principal director of the Office of Defense Contract and Pricing. It’s typically called out in the request for proposals that there will be a past performance, a technical assessment and evaluation of price and volume.

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Procurement Electronics Contract Evaluation 119

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This year’s tables include: November 20: GSA MAS PMO GSA Pricing Tools Medical/Surgical Supply BPAs SAM.gov PMO VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) November 21: VA FSS Community Care Network (CCN) View the agendas for more details. Requests for transparent pricing across the AI lifecycle. Who Is Impacted?

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Logistics Budget Procurement 52

ivalua

APRIL 20, 2021

Leveraging purchasing power to capture volume- based pricing within a competitive supply chain builds sticky relationships with healthy suppliers, keeps input costs low, and acts as a hedge against inflation. Understanding this dynamic has compelled some buyers to extract longer payment terms in exchange for higher purchase volume.

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Efficiency Buyers Supply Chain Supplier 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 1, 2024

In one case , the sole arbitrator ruled that, under the CISG and the UNIDROIT Principles, a buyer could not offset damages for late delivery against the purchase price. Three awards are of particular interest.

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Buyers Corruption Purchasing Price 52

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 5, 2024

We have already identified lessons and best practices in purchasing IT & software and many of the best practices apply here too. Understanding pricing and cost management, particularly as much of AI is sold as a software. An integrated, multifunctional team. Understanding how data is used and managed and any related risks.

Public Procurement 62

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Ethics 62

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 19, 2024

Why using old procurement methods is a problem Cloud computing presents a difficult choice for organizations: adopt and shift operating models to take advantage of its benefits or maintain the status quo and miss out. Organizations traditionally emphasize pricing to control costs when selecting vendors. We have a limited budget.

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Procurement IT Price Sustainability 80

Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The key aim of our own supported businesses Dynamic Purchase System is to provide Scottish public sector and third sector bodies with a clear path to purchase goods and services from supported businesses. This presents an opportunity for procurement to come to the fore and help mitigate these challenges.

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Procurement Buyers Public Procurement Supplier 57

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 30, 2024

Introducing more sustainable procurement policies and processes presents an enormous opportunity for public authorities to not only contribute to reaching carbon emission reduction goals but also to drive sustainable societal and economic development. In the Dominican Republic, only 290 purchases could be analyzed.

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Procurement Public Procurement Green Public Procurement Electronics 62

The Procurement School

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Engage interested parties through community sessions where government can present draft plans and receive feedback. Make minor edits to solicitation documents from a previous similar purchase and issue. Meet with those directly involved to understand the current challenges and how needs have changed since the previous purchase.

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Supply Chain Buyers Budget Quality 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Yet in 2020, over two million people purchased goods online. While some shoppers will begin their research for products online, then visit the store to complete a purchase, others will visit the store to see and feel a product, then complete the purchase online. This spend area still presents a huge opportunity for procurement.

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Retail Procurement Supply Chain Supplier 52

Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 27, 2024

To achieve this it will impose a carbon price on imported goods with the aim of levelling the playing field and ensuring that imported goods are subject to a carbon price that is comparable to that incurred by manufacturers based in the UK. The CBAM proposal forms part of the UK government’s wider strategy to tackle carbon leakage.

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Consulting Thresholds Price Import 45

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The presentation and all questions and answers are posted as an addendum in keeping with the public procurement tenets of open, fair and transparent. The evaluation can be simple, such as tenders which are price only, or complex which includes technical criteria, pricing and sometimes an interview or demonstration.

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Bidder Procurement Evaluation Bidding 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 26, 2024

The conference begins with remarks from Christine Harada , Senior Advisor in OMB’s Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), on the governmentwide Better Contracting Initiative , a four-pronged initiative to ensure that the Federal Government receives optimal terms and prices when purchasing goods and services.

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Supply Chain Procurement Professional Services Leadership 64

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

This year’s tables include: November 20: GSA MAS PMO GSA Pricing Tools Medical/Surgical Supply BPAs SAM.gov PMO VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) November 21: VA FSS View the agendas for more details. Requests for transparent pricing across the AI lifecycle. Thank You Sponsors ! Who Is Impacted?

Logistics 52

Logistics E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 29, 2024

The only exceptions are for contracts solely for the purchase of Commercial Off-the-Shelf items or contracts under the $10,000 micro-purchase threshold. These proposed rules represent continued affirmation to DOD’s dedication to rolling out CMMC soon.

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Procurement Thresholds Consulting Contract 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Public sector procurement relies heavily on framework agreements as a streamlined purchasing tool for goods and services. These agreements define terms, conditions and price for goods and services and allow authorities to procure without having to re-run lengthy tender processes. What Are Framework Agreements?

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Framework Agreement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

On November 20, tables include: GSA MAS PMO GSA Pricing Tools Ask the Med/Surg Supply BPAs Ask the SAM.gov PMO VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) To view the draft agenda for the governmentwide day, click here. October 28 : Webinar: 2024 (2025 FCPs) Public Law Pricing Update for Covered Drugs – Click here to register.

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E-procurement Procurement Price Buyers 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Natacha Trehan, who leads the Purchasing Master’s degree at the University of Grenoble Alpes, will deliver a keynote providing further insights based on her experience working with and advising dozens of procurement organizations over the past decade. Sprint’s strategic sourcing transformation, presents a great example, in multiple ways.

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Procurement Supplier Price Leadership 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Suppliers exactly know what they will sell to you, including product & price information. When implementing supplier self-service, spend sufficient time on engaging the supplier and establish a structure to monitor product & price information changes by the supplier. Fit for Purpose’ buying channels with guided buying .

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Supplier End to End Procurement Integration 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This conference presents a valuable opportunity for professionals in the Federal procurement community to stay ahead of the curve and prepare for changes on the horizon. Pricing details included in the prospectus. We believe this app will enhance your conference experience and help you make the most of the event!

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Procurement Contract Networking Budget 52

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 3, 2023

Subkhanov discovered more than 300 government agencies had recently purchased a book by the President of Uzbekistan that cost more than $650 a copy. BootCamp participants discussed public procurement in Central Asian countries, presented their projects and learned how to use new tools. Are the goals being achieved?

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Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Participation 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

16 The Coalition’s Cloud Working Group will be hosting a members-only meeting with Joel Lundy , Director, Office of IT Products at GSA’s Information Technology Category (ITC) (pending agency approval) on February 16 at 10:00 AM (ET) to discuss the draft ASCEND Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). To register for the meeting, click here.

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E-procurement Price Negotiation Utilities Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 25, 2024

On January 26, 2023, the procuring agency issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) to award a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under the FSS. Identification would take place when the contractor submits their price list. search on the designated icons and price to meet climate objectives.” To register, click here.

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Procurement Contract Supply Chain Accountability 52

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

For fleet, as an example, GSA asked vendors to show how you would’ve developed the product and then center the presentation around that with a big emphasis on how your team works,” the industry executive said. GSA gave you a problem set and said ‘go work it for week and present to us how you would do this.

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Public Private Partnership Contract Accountability Bidding 59

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 31, 2024

The agreed price was USD 337,500 per month, at a rate of USD 2,500 per ton, resulting in a total of USD 4,050,000, payable in 12 months. On February 6, 2020, the Buyer paid the Seller – as an advance payment and against the fixed price – the total amount of USD 101,250.

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Buyers Balance Price Contract 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 24, 2024

The rapid rise of renewables (as well as EV, which is also reliant on such minerals) has put massive pressure on mineral supplies, exposing projects to sharp price increases and delays. Those are, contractual disputes arising over whether the hydrogen purchased is green or blue, and whether the emissions profile of the hydrogen is correct.

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Supply Chain Demand Price Insurance 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Pricing details included in the prospectus. The only exceptions are for contracts solely for the purchase of Commercial Off-the-Shelf items or contracts under the $10,000 micro-purchase threshold. Guest presenters include Mayer Brown attorneys Luke Levasseur and Evan Williams.

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Procurement Bidding Contract Consulting 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 22, 2024

It was a special honor to have members of the Caggiano family present to pay tribute to Joe Caggiano’s enduring legacy, reminding us of the importance of continuing his commitment to service and community. Although she could not attend the event this year due to illness, we extend our best wishes for her swift recovery.

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E-procurement Bidding Procurement Consulting 52

Import and Trade Remedies

JULY 5, 2024

The programs, set to end by March 25, 2025, provide point-of-sale incentives for the purchase of zero-emission vehicles. The Government is seeking comments on how this ICTS presents privacy and national security risks. In particular, the Government seeks comments on: this proposed rule of the U.S.

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Consulting Export Supply Chain Finance 40