Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In April we published the Annual report on procurement activity in Scotland for 21-22, which highlights how we performed against our Procurement Strategy, how we delivered procurement policy and capability throughout the Scottish public sector. They show that the 16 billion of public procurement spend, we generated 13.8

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Scottish Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2023

As a follow up to the publication of Scotland’s journey of achieving sustainable procurement outcomes 2002-2022: independent review , we have interviewed key organisations representing and working with the business and the third sector in Scotland about sustainable procurement outcomes.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 3 Powerful Ways Procurement will Drive the 2030 Saudi Vision Transformation May 30, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Sara Omer What is the Saudi Vision 2030 Program? When businesses start working with local suppliers, they become part of a growing cycle of economic development.

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ivalua

JUNE 24, 2020

Customers can effectively manage all spend and all suppliers within a single platform, or select modules to target specific processes. Leveraging the pre-packaged s olution financial services customers are empowered to: Ensure regulatory and policy compliance at the supplier and contract level.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JANUARY 23, 2024

Of the £637 million spent with suppliers, over £380 million went to SMEs and 95% of our suppliers committed to paying the real Living Wage. We provide the free platform Public Contracts Scotland, which was used to advertise over 14,000 new contract opportunities resulting in over 18,000 suppliers winning contracts.

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ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

Key findings include: 97% of advanced procurement departments say procurement strategy is well aligned with overall business strategy versus only 14% of beginners. 51% of advanced procurement departments measure performance weekly or biweekly, versus only 26% of beginners.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

The report highlights that 55% of every pound spent with suppliers in Scotland went to an SME, but we continue to look and build on these figures and I am pleased that the Scottish Government published our SME and Third Sector Action Plan.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Five suppliers have been appointed, three of which are Scottish Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Framework Public Bodies are encouraged to complete the RFI and confirm their interest in participating in a User Intelligence Group (UIG) for the new procurement exercise. to £281.31 for both Education and Non-Education customers.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MAY 28, 2024

As procurement professionals we spend a lot of time categorising our products, services and suppliers. But do we take enough time in understanding how our suppliers see us? By using the Supplier Preferencing Matrix we can start to understand where we fit in the suppliers’ opinions.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Procurement analytics is quickly becoming a core practice for efficient operations and effective sourcing in today’s rapidly changing business environment. Data-driven decision-making enables procurement teams to improve performance and align with wider organisational goals including corporate social responsibility and risk management.

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VWV

OCTOBER 15, 2024

It is likely that there were sighs of relief when on 12 September the Cabinet Office signaled a four-month delay to the introduction of the Act, intended to allow time for a new National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) that reflects the Government's priorities. Where are we now? What can you do to prepare?

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In addition, it can also damage supplier relationships and hinder the efficacy of the company’s procurement practices. A company in this position may struggle to attract new suppliers or gain incentives or loyalty discounts from existing ones as other businesses won’t want to associate with them.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Inclusive Opportunities: Public procurement can be a tool to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion by prioritising contracts with suppliers committed to these ideals. Environmental impact Another facet of social value procurement is environmental sustainability.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Ahlsell, a prominent international retail solutions provider, has led a complete digital transformation overhaul with a central focus on trading goods supplier management. Acting as a complementary partner to their suppliers, Procurement is a central target and strategic function for Ahlsell. billion in annual sales.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Bravida is the Nordic region’s leading supplier of end-to-end technical solutions in service and installation.They help their customers to create effective and sustainable properties by providing installation and maintenance services for critical infrastructures. Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud-based Spend Management software.

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ivalua

APRIL 6, 2021

Can You Bring Your Suppliers Closer to Home? Does your procurement strategy need to reshore your suppliers? Reshoring suppliers solves several relevant problems. Matt Palackdharry. Roundtable Discussion. Is reshoring supply chain even possible?

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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. Also in line with our environmental initiatives, we’re actively collaborating with our top 100 suppliers to gather climate plans.

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ivalua

AUGUST 11, 2021

Responsible sourcing is the incorporation of ethical, sustainable and socially conscious principles into sourcing, procurement and overall supply chain management practices. This approach ensures that business between a buyer and its suppliers is conducted in a manner that does not negatively impact society or the environment. .

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This analysis will explore the main NAO findings, look at their wider significance and propose steps to reinvigorate competition in government procurement. Public sector procurement is driven by competition to achieve economic efficiency and stimulate innovation, providing new ways to deliver vital goods and services.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Purchasing Strategies and Supplier Management are the heart of her training courses for students and professionals. Her publications are centered on future of Procurement, new technologies impact on Procurement, customer/supplier new innovation models, management of dominant suppliers.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Similar to how CRM manages everything around the customer, an S2P platform manages everything around the supplier. ​ It is a crucial process for organizations that are looking to streamline their procurement activities, better manage spend and suppliers and increase operational efficiency. What is Source-to-Pay?

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

The Criticality of the Supply Chain (and Suppliers). The average procurement department’s overall data aptitude is increasing, but most organizations classify themselves as novices and only occasionally use data to drive actual strategies. Future of Work 2022: The Great Resignation and the Impact of the Extended Workforce.

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Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

Government procurement refers to the purchase of common goods, works and services by government agencies, usually from private sector suppliers. The popularity of government procurement contracts has persisted ever since. It can’t go bankrupt and has an obligation to pay its suppliers on time — within 30 days.

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ivalua

MARCH 1, 2022

In late 2021, The Hackett Group asked Procurement Leaders about their strategic priorities and initiatives for the coming year. After a rollercoaster 2021, how do we pivot and plan for a successful Procurement strategy in 2022? . There is no doubt that the future of procurement is becoming increasingly digital.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In a recent webinar hosted by Ivalua , Chris Sawchuck, Principal and Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader from The Hackett Group shared 10 key issues that will have a significant impact on Procurement organizations in 2021. “The In light of the social unrest and concerns we’ve seen around the world, particularly in the U.S.,

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

Creating Value occurs when sourcing and procurement uses relevant sourcing processes and tools to engage and select the best fit supplier. Monitoring and measuring value is where the procurement organization takes a holistic view of the Source-to-pay process and supplier relationships. What is Direct Procurement?

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Scottish Government Procurement

JANUARY 23, 2024

Of the £637 million spent with suppliers, over £380 million went to SMEs and 95% of our suppliers committed to paying the real Living Wage. We provide the free platform Public Contracts Scotland, which was used to advertise over 14,000 new contract opportunities resulting in over 18,000 suppliers winning contracts.

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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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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 28, 2023

By utilising AI, companies can streamline the entire procurement and supply process while allowing procurement teams to focus on higher value-added tasks. Cost Savings Through spend and supplier panel analysis, AI can deliver cost savings of up to 40%.

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ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

Key findings include: 97% of advanced procurement departments say procurement strategy is well aligned with overall business strategy versus only 14% of beginners. . 51% of advanced procurement departments measure performance weekly or biweekly, versus only 26% of beginners. .

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Improved procurement strategies could reduce public debt by as much as 1.8% This new way of managing contracts can fundamentally change the relationship of parties involved in public procurement. Better fiscal balances will contribute to greater macroeconomic stability. of GDP, according to FISLAC calculations.

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ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

And even if an order from an overseas supplier were to be filled, delivery issues would be compounded by the declining number of air and ocean freight options to move products into the U.S. On February 4, Hyundai Motors announced suspension of production at seven of its plants in Korea. But recovery may be fragile.

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ivalua

MARCH 5, 2023

Breakout Sessions This year, we’ve invited industry thought leaders to join 8 expert panels covering data, supplier collaboration, procurement finance, and vendor management. Learn from industry leaders and gain insight into what makes a successful procurement strategy in today’s world.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Develop and lead the implementation of the Indirect procurement strategy. Leadership of the centralised indirect procurement team. Development of effective (Direct & Indirect) Supplier engagement and relationship management. .£2.7bn and total group purchasing population of circa 900, and Group Spend of c £8bn.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 8, 2024

For instance, AI systems have the possibility to deliver cost savings of up to 40 per cent, according to the Oxford College of Procurement & Supply. In addition to this, the same study suggests that through spending and supplier analysis, organisations will have the ability to reduce cost processing by 40 per cent.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Collaborative Framework for the provision of Legal Services A new Category B (Central Government) multi-lot, multi-supplier framework for the provision of Legal Services commenced on 1 September 2023 for a maximum period of 4 years to 31 August 2027. Initial contracts meetings were held with all suppliers.

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Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

The technology’s inherent characteristics support a more transparent and efficient procurement process, laying the groundwork for significant reforms in public sector procurement strategies.

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