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Tab for access: How New York City is increasing participation and access to government contracts

Open Contracting Partnership

JANUARY 9, 2025

The team at the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS) have a vision for a more open, transparent and inclusive procurement process. Through our Getting Started webinars weve trained 15,000 participants. What is the role of transparency in your approach? We can bring that passion to public procurement.

Participation

Participation Government Contracts Government Government

OCP in 2025: our plans for impact, inclusion, innovation plus a significant birthday

Open Contracting Partnership

JANUARY 16, 2025

Government accountability, climate resilience and supporting inclusive economies remain top priorities for leaders around the globe, and stronger public procurement will play a critical role in delivering on them. We moved from transparency to transformation. February: The UKs new public procurement regime goes live.

Innovation

Innovation E-procurement Public Procurement Procurement

Update on Timing for Public Procurement Reforms

VWV

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The Cabinet Office has recently revised timescales for the public procurement reforms and postponed introducing the draft Procurement Bill into Parliament. The draft Procurement Bill was originally anticipated to be introduced into Parliament this Autumn. What's Changing? When Will This Come Into Effect?

Public Procurement

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Updating the UNCITRAL Model Procurement Law for “Green Procurement”

Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Around the world, governments are embracing “green procurement” – environmentally sustainable strategies to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and other forms of pollution. A ” catalogue ” of green procurement strategies in the European Union and the United States, prepared by the European Commission and the Office of the U.S.

Procurement

Procurement Procurement Strategies E-procurement Bidder

The Importance of Ethical Procurement Practices in Public Sectors

The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The public procurement world is relatively small, and it seems everyone knows everyone, so reputations are important especially if you are just starting out in the profession. Public Procurement in Canada Certified procurement professionals play a pivotal role in the public procurement world.

Ethics

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Innovation procurement under the Procurement Act 2023 -- changing procurement culture on the cheap?

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

On 13 November 2023, the UK Government published guidance setting out its ambitions for innovation procurement under the new Procurement Act 2023 (not yet in force, of which you can read a summary here). This further expands on the ambitions underpinning the Transforming Public Procurement project that started after Brexit.

Procurement

Procurement Innovation E-procurement Buyers

Exploring the Foundations of Canadian Contract Law within Procurement Practices

The Procurement School

JUNE 27, 2024

Introduction: In the realm of Canadian public sector procurement, understanding the fundamental principles of contract law is essential for ensuring fair, transparent, and effective practices. Public Procurement In Canada: Certified procurement professionals play a pivotal role in the public procurement world.

Procurement

Procurement Contract Public Procurement Supplier

Evolution of the Status Quo

The Procurement School

MAY 27, 2024

We can achieve cost confidence by utilizing progressive project delivery models that involve design and construction project partners very early, and by engaging in transparent collaboration. Trust is precious and essential, and it must be preserved, so be open and transparent about money up front.

Public Procurement

Public Procurement Total Cost of Ownership Budget Collaboration

Simplifying Public Sector Procurement: Strategies to Increase Sme Participation

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The intention is to encourage consideration of ways to simplify and open opportunities for SMEs to efficiently participate in more public procurements. The suggestions apply to all segments of competitive bidding, including the SME segments of Supplier Diversity, Indigenous and Social Procurement.

Participation

Participation Procurement Strategies Procurement Buyers

Mentoring in Procurement

The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

As a seasoned public procurement professional you have likely taken your share of procurement related courses in purchasing and supply chain management. You probably have a procurement certification , or two, and are left wondering where your own professional development can go from here.

Procurement

Procurement Public Procurement Ethics Supply Chain

Navigating the 5 Steps of the Procurement Journey Part 2

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Responses are posted as an addendum which becomes part of the procurement. The presentation and all questions and answers are posted as an addendum in keeping with the public procurement tenets of open, fair and transparent. Step 4 Evaluation Once the procurement closes bids are evaluated.

Bidder

Bidder Procurement Evaluation Bidding

Highlighting the Impact of eProcurement in the Public Sector

ivalua

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

In the public sector, these challenges have the potential to impact entire municipalities. eProcurement solutions are helping government agencies not only overcome those challenges but create new efficiencies never before possible, manage spend more effectively and deliver more value to the public. On Upcoming Trends.

Eprocurement

Eprocurement Supplier Bidding Public Procurement

Procurement Planning: Steps for Issuing a Solicitation

The Procurement School

APRIL 22, 2024

A certified procurement profession is a valuable procurement planning resource in crafting a successful solicitation document. Public Procurement in Canada Certified procurement professionals play a pivotal role in the public procurement world.

Procurement

Procurement Market Analysis Bidder Public Procurement

Procurement & Contract Planning: Canadian Public Sector Guide

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. It can lead to a bid dispute or the procurement award being overturned.

Procurement

Procurement Procurement Contracts Bidder Contract

Indigenous Procurement – An exciting new challenge

The Procurement School

MARCH 22, 2024

Of course, there was still a need to increase understanding of procurement law and the limitations we have as public procurement professionals. We designed the necessary procurement courses and supports, but we had to find ways to connect beyond these standard practices.

Procurement

Procurement Public Procurement Collaboration Bidding

When should procurement be outsourced?

The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

The 3rd party becomes the buying agency and represents the interests of the public entity. The 3rd party is responsible to maintain the technology for administrative efficiencies and remain current with legislative mandates in public procurement. The balance between savings and values needs to be part of the conversation.

Procurement

Procurement Competitive Bidding Public Procurement Supplier

Roundtable roundup: Best practices for crown corporation procurement

Bonfire

MARCH 29, 2022

At Bonfire, we get to work with hundreds of public procurement professionals every day. On March 15, we brought together procurement professionals from crown corporations across Canada for a virtual roundtable discussion. What Canadian-specific procurement resources do you use? Provincial and federal government resources.

Procurement

Procurement Eprocurement Purchasing Participation

Addressing Challenges In Public Procurement: Overcoming Barriers to Efficiency And Compliance

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. These barriers should be dealt with if the aim is to guarantee that public funds are expended in a transparent, lawful, and efficient manner.

Public Procurement

Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Bid Rigging

The Impact of Humourbragging for Job Candidates in the Canadian Public Sector

The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Canadian Public Sector Landscape The Canadian public sector is characterized by its commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and transparency. These experts are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the intricacies of procurement processes.

Public Procurement

Public Procurement Procurement Ethics Balance

Understanding the Procurement Cycle: From Need Identification to Contract Closure

The Procurement School

MARCH 27, 2025

BC Bid has templates as well as the Government of New Zealand Procurement. ( [link] ) Even though we find ourselves facing uncertain economic times ahead, staying the course and sticking to tried-and-true processes that have withstood the test of time and legal challenges will help.

Procurement

Procurement Contract Public Procurement Supplier

The Essential Stages of the Contract Management Lifecycle

The Procurement School

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Public Procurement In Canada: Certified procurement professionals play a pivotal role in the public procurement world. These experts are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the intricacies of procurement processes.

Contract Management

Contract Management Management Bidder Insurance

How Consultants Help Identify and Mitigate Risk

The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Public Procurement In Canada: Procurement professionals play a pivotal role in the public procurement world. These experts are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the intricacies of procurement processes. Off-the-shelf wouldnt cut it.

Consulting

Consulting Competitive Bidding Inventory Public Procurement

Negotiating Contracts in Canada: Tips for Contract Managers

The Procurement School

JANUARY 20, 2025

1] [link] Public Procurement In Canada: Procurement professionals play a pivotal role in the public procurement world. These experts are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the intricacies of procurement processes. Off-the-shelf wouldnt cut it.

Negotiation

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Public Procurement Central

Tab for access: How New York City is increasing participation and access to government contracts

OCP in 2025: our plans for impact, inclusion, innovation plus a significant birthday

Trending Sources

Update on Timing for Public Procurement Reforms

Updating the UNCITRAL Model Procurement Law for “Green Procurement”

The Importance of Ethical Procurement Practices in Public Sectors

Innovation procurement under the Procurement Act 2023 -- changing procurement culture on the cheap?

Exploring the Foundations of Canadian Contract Law within Procurement Practices

Evolution of the Status Quo

Simplifying Public Sector Procurement: Strategies to Increase Sme Participation

Mentoring in Procurement

Navigating the 5 Steps of the Procurement Journey Part 2

Highlighting the Impact of eProcurement in the Public Sector

Procurement Planning: Steps for Issuing a Solicitation

Procurement & Contract Planning: Canadian Public Sector Guide

Indigenous Procurement – An exciting new challenge

When should procurement be outsourced?

Roundtable roundup: Best practices for crown corporation procurement

Addressing Challenges In Public Procurement: Overcoming Barriers to Efficiency And Compliance

The Impact of Humourbragging for Job Candidates in the Canadian Public Sector

Understanding the Procurement Cycle: From Need Identification to Contract Closure

The Essential Stages of the Contract Management Lifecycle

How Consultants Help Identify and Mitigate Risk

Negotiating Contracts in Canada: Tips for Contract Managers

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