Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 5, 2024

Public procurement should be all about people. That’s why we are leading our new strategy with a bold ambition that puts people right at the center of our work and impact. Our world runs on public contracts. Public procurement covers $13 trillion of spending every year, one in every three dollars spent by our governments.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

As part of Scot Climate Week 2023 , we hear from some members of the Public Procurement Group (PPG) on how their organisations are embedding climate action in their procurement activities. One significant step forward is the integration of environmental evaluations into our tendering process for all products.

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Supply Chain Public Procurement Procurement Sustainability 70

Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

But beyond the financial rewards, what does your business stand to gain from getting involved in public procurement with the government? And how can you stand apart from the competition to win government procurement contracts in the first place? Currently, almost one-third of public money is spent on government procurement.

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Scottish Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In our analysis of recommendations from major digital reviews we have found three distinct themes relating to procurement and contract management.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Further details can be found here: Procurement – media planning buying and associated services: guidance – gov.scot (www.gov.scot) Recruitment Ads and Pins The renewal process for Recruitment Ads and Pins is underway with tender submissions being evaluated. Framework Public Bodies will be notified upon award.

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VWV

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In the case of direct awards, procurements are treated as having commenced if a contracting authority has notified a supplier of its intention to direct award. Understanding the NPPS Under section 13 of the Act, contracting authorities must consider the NPPS in their procurement processes. What can you do to prepare?

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The Centres of Expertise (CoEs) and the Civils UIG have noted/endorsed, respectively, the Procurement Strategy. The DPS will use a filtering process, based on i) type of works; ii) location; & iii) project value to generate a tender list for each competition.

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Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A number of webinars we have held at GW Law School, including a July 2024 series on emerging international best practices, confirmed that there are many parallels between these “green procurement” strategies. Strategies In “Green Procurement,” 66 Gov. Planning The first strategy looks to procurement planning.

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University of Bristol

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Photo credit: Flickr While carrying out research on the impact of digital technologies for public procurement governance, I have realised that the deployment of artificial intelligence to promote sustainability through public procurement holds some promise. In my view, it should be a matter of high priority. *

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

Public procurement is not just about ensuring a single contract; instead, it requires a long-term strategy to stay ahead of the competition. Success in this space requires more than just submitting bids; it demands strategy, consistency, risk management, and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving rules. The secret?

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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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Scottish Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

In particular, the case study describes the Councils approach to: early consideration of climate change, circular economy and community benefits in developing the procurement strategy early market engagement with suppliers of all sizes involving a range of approaches the supplier selection process and how the use of the Single Procurement Document (..)

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