Bestek Procurement

DECEMBER 10, 2024

In this episode, Associate Professor Marta Andhov and Professor Willem Janssen discuss the intersection of public procurement and contract law. The topic of the research project PurpLE (Purchase Power Sustainable Public Procurement Through Private Law Enforcement) led by Marta.

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Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 9, 2023

Public procurement accounts for around 13-20% of global GDP , so it has the potential to be an important tool for governments to promote gender equality. Women-led businesses are currently underrepresented in public procurement awards. It can also have benefits for governments.

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The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

There are several guidelines, directives and documentation that outline ethical behaviour for the public sector. For example, the Government of Canada provides a Guide on Ethical Behaviour for Procurement-Contracts and Contracting (3), and a Directive on Ethical Behaviour (4) specifically directed at the Government’s shared services.

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

Author: Graham Allen It is often said, “… working in public procurement is akin to being in a fish bowl with the cat watching.” This is an indication of the level of transparency and accountability required by public procurement professionals. Preparation Each procurement is technically a legal case waiting to happen.

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Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Public procurement constitutes about one-third of government spending or 13 trillion USD per year. Corruption in public procurement can lead to: 1) Overpriced public procurement contracts contributing to larger budget deficits. GTI-R/2020:02, Budapest: Government Transparency Institute. Full PDF

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Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

The popularity of government contracting is a testament to how beneficial the process can be for your business. But beyond the financial rewards, what does your business stand to gain from getting involved in public procurement with the government? The popularity of government procurement contracts has persisted ever since.

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Telles.eu

JUNE 14, 2023

It was announced yesterday that the Portuguese train company (CP) chose a consortium headed by Alstom as the preferred bidder for its first major train procurement contract in many decades. The procurement procedure was launched in December 2021 and adopted a MEAT approach for the award criteria.

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The Procurement School

JUNE 27, 2024

Canadian contract law emphasizes the importance of clearly defining the rights, obligations, and expectations of all parties involved. Practical Application: When crafting procurement contracts, it is crucial to be thorough and precise.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Contract termination in public procurement under the Procurement Act 2023directs to the lawful termination of a contract between acontracting authorityand a supplier, providing compliance withpublic contracts regulations.

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Tracker Intelligence

JANUARY 28, 2024

With this end-to-end support, users receive the necessary direction and resources at every stage of the bidding process, from using the contract finder for opportunity identification to bid submission. This platform gives firms everything they need to thrive in public procurement, in addition to helping them identify opportunities.

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How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 28, 2023

The 2020 European strategy for data ear-marked public procurement as a high priority area for the development of common European data spaces for public administrations. As the PPDS Communication stresses To unlock the full potential of public procurement, access to data and the ability to analyse it are essential.

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How to Crack a Nut

APRIL 4, 2023

The report is not specifically about public procurement of AI, but its content is relevant to assessing the conditions surrounding the acquisition of AI by the public sector. The AI procurement report evidences that UK (public and private) buyers are procuring AI they do not understand and cannot adequately monitor.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 27, 2024

Most of the exceptions to the prohibition for public entities to have recourse to arbitration are listed in Article L. 2197-6 of the Public Procurement Code ) and to include arbitration agreements in public-private partnerships so far as French law applies ( Article L.2236-1 21BX00596 ) before reaching the Conseil d’Etat.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

If you would like to discuss, please contact Bridget Lambert, Head of Collaborative Procurement at bridget.lambert@gov.scot.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Check Trade Publications for Tender News Specialist development consultancy consortium and government contracting sector publications offer excellent visibility into upcoming private and public procurement tenders beyond advertised portals.

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Public procurement—the process where public authorities like government departments or local councils purchase goods or services from companies—is a vital economic driver in Europe, accounting for more than 13 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP).

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Public procurement plays a significant role in economic and social growth by assuring that governments deliver vital services and infrastructure to their societies. This article will focus on tackling challenges in the public procurement process and suggests practical solutions for these challenges.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

OMNIA Partners , who sponsors this page, offers a robust portfolio of cooperative contracts in the public procurement space. The firm lists numerous cooperative contracts under the keyword “recruiting.” Through that approach, you can get a quick glance first.” Contact him at michael.keating@informa.com.

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This Op-Ed is based on the assumption that public procurement law is not and cannot be insulated from these changes – veritable seismic shifts – and from recent policy and normative actions taken by EU institutions. The Council also called ‘for resuming discussions on the EU’s international procurement instrument’ (see here ).

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The Procurement School

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The contract drafter needs to be clear on what is being procured and hence the penalties and insurance requirements need to align with the deliverables. A good example is insurance requirements which can cause procurement contracts to fail.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 7, 2025

In this case, the court concluded that the dispute was related to the performance of the contracts, not their amendment and, thus, is arbitrable.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

DAMEPL setting aside an INR 3000 crore award (roughly USD 341 million) prompted the Ministry of Finance ( Ministry ) to issue an Office Memorandum setting out Guidelines for Arbitration and Mediation in Contracts of Domestic Public Procurement ( Guidelines ).

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

DAMEPL setting aside an INR 3000 crore award (roughly USD 341 million) prompted the Ministry of Finance ( Ministry ) to issue an Office Memorandum setting out Guidelines for Arbitration and Mediation in Contracts of Domestic Public Procurement ( Guidelines ).

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Import and Trade Remedies

JANUARY 10, 2025

Another non-tariff tool is through legislation: a recent draft regulation mandates local rules to favour local production by allowing local products to be listed at 20% lower than the price compared to foreign products in public procurement contracts. with non-U.S. origin or products exported to China from a non-U.S.

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