Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 3, 2024

It’s an appropriate workplace for the woman spearheading efforts to increase transparency and oversight of public spending in Rwanda, by digitalizing the platform running the country’s public procurement and professionalizing its workforce and processes. Rwanda has useful experiences to share with the rest of the region.

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Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

What is PCS-Tender? PCS-Tender is the national eTendering system funded by the Scottish Government. The system is a secure and efficient way for Buyers and Suppliers to manage tender exercises online. All opportunities are first advertised on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). under the Sign In button.

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Scottish Government Procurement

OCTOBER 29, 2024

There is less than a week left to complete the supplier survey. This survey is aimed at suppliers to the Scottish public sector. The survey covers a range of issues related to public procurement and the tendering process. It closes on Tuesday 5 November at 5 pm.

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 16, 2025

In the UK, public procurement is essential to providing high-quality public services. Companies wishing to work with public sector organisations must know who the key players in public procurement are.

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

Public Procurement: Building Business Cases and Driving Momentum. For the Government, supplier diversity programs are something procurement professionals in the United States (US) have accepted as a key element to their procurement success. Supplier Diversity on the World Stage. Agile Procurement in Canada.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Public Procurement Glossary Public procurement can feel like a maze of unfamiliar terms and endless abbreviations. Thats exactly why this Public procurement glossary existsto make things simple. What Is Public Procurement? Youre not alone! It is like shopping but on a bigger scale.

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Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 4, 2025

Improving public procurement, which accounts for one in every three dollars spent by governments, is one of the core ways countries can do more with the same – or less. As theOpen Contracting Partnership, we support transformational procurement reforms in over 50 countries.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Government expenditure through public procurement is essential since it ensures that there are contracts available to be bid in a fair, open, and competitive manner. Having a solid understanding of public procurement principles enables procurement professionals and suppliers to confidently navigate public sector procurement.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Competition in public procurement is not limited to financial competition; it is a key source of innovation and guarantees the fair allocation of public contracts. If not resolved quickly, these issues could lead to higher costs, less innovation and missed opportunities to improve public services.

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

In light of existing rules, vendors can deter competition by driving prices down in competitive tenders. 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.

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

When the government purchases goods and services from private businesses, the process is known as public procurement. Public procurement matters because it boosts growth, investment, and jobs. In short, public procurement allows local businesses to serve their communities and taxpayers well.

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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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The Procurement ClassRoom

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Public procurement is the organized process of acquiring goods , works and services by public sector organizations, usually through contracts. Every organization ( public sector , private sector or third sector entities ) have some rules governing the acquisition of goods , works and services to ensure fulfillment of its goals.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Public procurement these days is not just about acquiring goods and public services at low costs. Social value is a transformative approach shaping how public contracts are awarded and executed. What Is Social Value In Public Procurement? Why Does Social Value Matter In Public Procurement?

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Tendersinfo

MARCH 24, 2021

Ultimate Guide to the Insight of Public Procurement Professionals Public Procurement is a multi-staged activity and requires a thorough understanding of each process to be more successful with the bids. Procurement Evaluation- The final phase includes activities like Audit, Evaluation, Contract Award, and Feedback.

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Challenge: Despite ongoing government reforms, corruption and inefficient spending remains pervasive in Kazakhstan’s public procurement. And two-thirds of public spending is conducted through an opaque quasi-governmental sector. The new regime’s reforms have been met with skepticism by some observers.

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How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 3, 2024

This guest post by Dr Matthew Paris* and Dr Zack Esmail** complements some of the earlier guests posts on AI use in the public sector by focusing on the use in public procurement and, in particular, in the review of procurement decisions. Computer Says No? Qui custodiet ipsos custodes ?

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Magnus Legal

JUNE 2, 2022

Tendering for public contracts in Norway: In this article you will find an overview of everything you, as a supplier, should keep in mind if you are going to submit a complaint to the Norwegian Public Procurement Complaints Board (KOFA).

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 8, 2024

As these systems begin to play a more important role, the government needs to uncover the risks associated with using artificial intelligence in procurement, and what steps need to be taken to manage these risks effectively. AI compliance in public procurement remains a developing process.

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LoupedIn

DECEMBER 16, 2021

As 2021 draws to a close, we can report on a number of interesting developments relevant to anyone involved in public procurement in the UK. Whether you’re at the coalface organising a public tendering procedure or are a supplier bidding for a contract, you might want to find out more below.

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How to Crack a Nut

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Public procurement of AI between opportunities and risks Introduction In the past year, the growth in hype around AI and machine learning has been considerable. for law enforcement and essential public services), or not used at all (e.g. transparency for image manipulation), or substantial requirements (e.g.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 10, 2024

For further information on public procurement in Scotland please visit www.gov.scot/procurement Please email enquiries to scottishprocurement@gov.scot Follow us online: The post Fair Work First eLearning Launches: Empowering a Fairer, More Diverse Workforce in Scotland appeared first on Public Procurement and Property.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JULY 11, 2024

The host organisation will be an independent organisation funded by the Scottish Government for improvement of public Scottish institutions and will deliver its mission and strategy through the governance of an external advisory group.

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Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

APRIL 15, 2020

Public procurement is one of the key ways of corruptly channelling money out of the state, not least because it is one of the few areas of public spending in which there is significant discretion. That means that, in a well-functioning state, there will be many bodies with an interest in controlling and overseeing procurement.

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Scottish Government Procurement

MAY 8, 2024

Meet the Buyer National is coming to Hampden Park, Glasgow, on Wednesday 5 June 2024, and is set to bring Scotland’s public and private sectors together under one roof, for one day only. Supplier Development Programme’s Who Buys What in Scotland guide is a good starting point for your research. Browse SDP’s free tender training here!

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 11, 2023

To tackle this problem, the country has proposed wide-ranging legislation , including an anti-corruption package with measures to standardize the operations of Mongolia’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and ensure they follow consistent rules throughout processes like tendering and procurement, among others.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MAY 23, 2024

Challenge: In Ukraine, a lack of machine-readable data about procurement appeals made it difficult for government suppliers to defend their rights and interests. In 2023, Ukraine awarded 270,000 public contracts through competitive procedures , worth 555 billion UAH ($15.2

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Challenge: In 2020, public procurement in the Dominican Republic lacked public trust and credibility due to several high-level corruption scandals. The island’s procurement agency faced more than 250 open complaints and allegations of collusion and low competition in the procurement process. in 2020 to 59.7%

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Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

What is PCS-Tender? PCS-Tender is the national eTendering system funded by the Scottish Government. The system is a secure and efficient way for Buyers and Suppliers to manage tender exercises online. All opportunities are first advertised on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). under the Sign In button.

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Tenders Direct

JULY 6, 2021

A greater focus is being put on how public spending can better support economic growth, Covid-19 recovery and net zero carbon emissions. We recommend suppliers familiarise themselves with these priorities to support future bids. The post How does the National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) affect suppliers?

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Prepare your contact information When you connect with a buyer or another supplier on the day, you’ll want to exchange your contact information. To reduce queues and waiting times, we will have a Fast Track entry system in place for suppliers registered before Monday 9 September , allowing suppliers to print their passes off at home.

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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. Transforming Public Procurement with Blockchain Blockchain’s decentralized ledger technology has the potential to dramatically improve the public procurement process.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JULY 11, 2024

We have published a Construction Policy Note (CPN) to provide notification of new guidance which details an alternative method of determining the price score in tender assessments – the Graduated Pricing Mechanism (GPM). This CPN provides guidance to assist public bodies plan, procure and manage construction projects.

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Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 7, 2024

A short video drawing out the key changes to the guidance is available here – Fair Work First – Update Video The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) provides free support in tendering to Scottish-based SMEs, supported businesses and third sector organisations through free training and events.

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Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As these common “green procurement” strategies are adopted by governments around the world, the UN Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) model law on public procurement , last revised in 2011, could be updated to facilitate implementation. government’s supplier base. Contractor ¶ 60 (Thomson Reuters, 2024).

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Scottish Government Procurement

AUGUST 27, 2024

Only two weeks to go until the Supplier Development Programme’s seventh annual Meet the Buyer North event , on 11 September at The Music Hall in Aberdeen. The Supplier Development Programme is also delighted to introduce the first ever Health Zone at Meet the Buyer North, sponsored by NHS National Services Scotland.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Businesses must understand the key differences between the public and private procurement methods, regulations, and goals when c onsidering tender opportunities in either sector. This article, which compares public and private procurement, gives suppliers the confidence to move in both markets.

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