Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 31, 2025

This raises questions though about the long-term sustainability of the projects, which was a core promise of these Olympics and Paralympics. More generally, there is room for improvement in the quantity and quality of the data on the platform. You should get involved too.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Were pleased to announce the launch of the Fair Work First in Procurement eLearning , designed to help organisations across Scotland embrace Fair Work First a Scottish Government policy aimed at promoting high-quality, fair work and workforce diversity. Whats inside the eLearning? Wed love to hear from you.

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USFCR

APRIL 30, 2024

This commitment to sustainable development opens a dynamic avenue for tree and landscaping businesses to contribute their expertise to important federal projects, fostering community green spaces and enhancing environmental sustainability.

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Sustainability Quality Demand Innovation 105

Public Contracting Institute

JULY 23, 2024

It’s rare but it does happen, that the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) sustains five separate violations of the procurement regulations in a single protest. This blog will not discuss every sustained protest ground, but only comment on a few significant points. See Deloitte Consulting, LLP; Softrams, LLC, B-421801 et al, Jan.

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ivalua

JULY 16, 2020

A lack of digital maturity and a focus on supplier cost and quality are also limiting green practices. 16th July 2020, London – Research from Ivalua, a leading provider of spend management cloud solutions, has shown that six-in-ten (60%) UK businesses have decreased their investment in sustainability initiatives due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Sustainability Supply Chain Supplier Quality 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

JULY 18, 2024

GAO issued three sustain decisions in June, but the Sparksoft Corporation decision stands out for its discussion of prejudice. In Sparksoft , the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) sought to procure supplemental security testing for the agency’s Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ). View the full article

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

By working closely with suppliers, organizations can ensure quality, on-time deliveries, and mutually beneficial partnerships. Sustainable procurement focuses on purchasing products and services that have minimal environmental impact, are ethically sourced, and support fair labor practices.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

MAY 11, 2024

It is concerned with the “what” of public procurement—focusing on procuring goods , services , and works that meet specific requirements, delivered on time, within budget, and at the required quality. This supports not only the public sector entity and its stakeholders but also the broader community.

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The Softly Spark

AUGUST 24, 2023

Contributing Author: Anushka Musinipally Wayfair’s Shop Sustainably program presents an opportunity to showcase sustainable home goods products to eco-conscious consumers, increasing the chances that they will be viewed by customers. You can learn more about selling with Wayfair here. Wayfair uses just such a filter.

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FedScoop

JULY 29, 2024

Additionally, the government is looking to provide “strong and sustained funding for CET [research and development] in pre-standardized coordination” as part of the long-term efforts. The USG NSSCET roadmap outlines four objectives: to sustain integrity and inclusivity, increase investment, broaden participation, and enhance the workforce.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Public procurement encourages collaboration between government and private enterprises, in turn allowing public authorities to achieve sustainable and circular practices. The following blog will provide a more detailed exploration of creating sustainable procurement strategy, their benefits and challenges during implementation.

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Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement 52

ivalua

JULY 15, 2020

Following the global climate protests that swept the world in 2019, sustainability rose to become a business priority. In our latest study of UK-based procurement, supply chain and finance professionals, we found that 60% of UK businesses have decreased investment in sustainability initiatives as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

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The Softly Spark

JANUARY 13, 2025

Sustainable products are experiencing growth in both profits and consumer demand. To successfully market your sustainability efforts, you must carefully navigate the fine line between legitimate marketing and greenwashing. Recommendation: Partner with suppliers who prioritize sustainability.

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Sustainability Transparency Retail Education 52

Public Contracting Institute

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Only a small number of such protests are sustained. The Army contracting officer explained to the GAO that failure to have the contract in place by March 1, 2024 would adversely affect the continuity of quality care for eligible beneficiaries. Salvadorini Consulting, LLC, B-422376 May 16, 2024 is a typical example.

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The Softly Spark

AUGUST 8, 2024

Now, a trend called “greenhushing” is emerging, where companies shy away from promoting their sustainability efforts for fear of being accused of greenwashing. As leaders in business, it’s crucial to understand why open communication about sustainability initiatives is essential for building trust and credibility.

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ivalua

JULY 13, 2022

Buyers are expected to scrutinize every aspect of the purchasing process to identify ways to reduce their carbon footprint, source sustainable materials, and promote diversity. As the sourcing function evolves, digital procurement technologies have become crucial tools for buyers to capture and report their sustainability achievements.

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The Softly Spark

MAY 21, 2023

Want to know how to crack Amazon’s code for sustainable products? Do you know Amazon has certified sustainable products? A certification symbol on a label can identify a product as sustainable without making consumers feel overloaded with information, thus deterring them from buying the product. Shop as you usually do!

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Inside Government Contracts

AUGUST 21, 2023

Moreover, GAO statistics show that in approximately half of all protests filed, protesters got some form of relief, be it voluntary corrective action by the agency or a sustain on the merits by GAO. As another example, how will the pilot apply if GAO sustains a protest in part and denies it in part?

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

The fiscal cliff can lead to a range of negative outcomes that diminish community quality of life, strain household finances and stifle economic growth, including: Reduced services: Local governments may be forced to cut essential services, including public safety, education, transportation and social services.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

The vision aims to transform the country into a leading economy, a hub for commercial and cultural activities, and a model for sustainable development. In this blog post, we will explore how sustainable procurement practices can help organizations reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve their sustainability goals.

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The CGP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The commitment of all those who perform a service, whether in an office, factory, hospital, local business, or any other field of endeavor, sustains our communities and our nation, contributing to progress in the world each day. We hope this weekend brings you well-deserved relaxation, joy, and quality time with loved ones.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 24, 2023

A lack of available water quality data makes it difficult to provide decision support in water-related sectors such as food production, energy security, health, economic development, and climate change resilience. “Our The complexities of water data Water quality data is a complex data type.

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ivalua

MARCH 18, 2021

The Belgium-based automotive supplier, specialising in sustainable and affordable propulsion system solutions, deployed Ivalua’s platform in September 2020 for the sourcing of components for the DT2 program, within the company’s Joint Venture operations: Punch Powertrain PSA e-transmissions.

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AWS Public Sector

JUNE 3, 2024

To help tackle the issue, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is supporting AirGradient , a manufacturer of affordable and accurate air quality monitors, to launch an air quality tracking program with Mechai Bamboo School. Students from the Mechai Bamboo School pose with one of the air quality monitors. School chairman Mechai Viravaidya.

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Quality Education Public Goods Data 81

Inter-American Development Bank

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Institutional Quality Matters Another important finding of our research is that the effect of public debt on growth depends on institutional quality. In our research we calculated how the marginal impact of debt on growth changes when the quality of the institutions changes. The results are presented in Figure 2 below.

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Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 7, 2024

The purpose of this updated guidance is to support implementation of FWF, the Scottish Government’s policy for driving high quality fair work and workforce diversity across the labour market in Scotland by providing more detailed practical guidance. This replaces the previous Best Practice Guidance and Toolkit published in 2018.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 5, 2024

We want to enable one billion people to live in more equitable, prosperous and sustainable communities by 2030 by improving US$2 trillion in public procurement spending. We want to unlock its power to improve economic inclusion and sustainability, rebuild integrity and trust, and deliver the quality public services that we all deserve.

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Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Sustainability 89

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2020

For Körber’s supply chain management community, quality, innovative strength, legal certainty, adherence to delivery dates and the sustainability of suppliers and service providers play a decisive role – as does cost. The goal was to increase efficiency across the Group’s Business Areas.

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Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

As more public policy objectives make their way into the world of acquisition — supply chain, cybersecurity, sustainability, domestic and socioeconomic sourcing requirements, to name a few — GSA is trying to bake those into acquisition vehicles up front so agencies have an easier time complying.

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The small business rule of two requires agencies to restrict procurements for small businesses when there is a “a reasonable expectation of obtaining offers from two or more responsible small business concerns that are competitive in terms of fair market prices, quality, and delivery.” FAR 19.502-2.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Earlier this year, NITAAC said it would again take corrective action after the GAO sustained dozens of bid protests related to the solicitation. It has faced multiple challenges from companies seeking to be included in it since the NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center ( NITAAC ) first requested proposals in May 2021.

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This streamlined procurement method can significantly reduce the time and resources required to secure government contracts, allowing 8(a) firms to focus on delivering high-quality services. These resources are instrumental in helping businesses navigate the complexities of government contracting and position themselves for sustained growth.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 26, 2024

In today’s world, ensuring clean and healthy indoor air quality has become more crucial than ever, especially with the increasing prevalence of wildfires. However, this creates a unique dilemma: how can we balance the need for ventilation with the dangers of poor outdoor air quality?

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 21, 2024

Central to the event were the themes of generative AI, sustainability, security, and—importantly for Europe—digital sovereignty. At the bottom layer of the generative AI stack, it is vital to have high quality, up-to-date data for training the models. A critical step to achieving this is moving data to the cloud.

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Sustainability Data Innovation Transparency 78

Great Government Through Technology

JANUARY 14, 2025

Ground-based sensor networks: Gathering real-time data on factors like air quality, soil moisture, and weather patterns. Improving agricultural practices EOS help support sustainable agricultural practices and optimize resource management. These strategies can reduce flood damage and the impact of future floods.

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FedScoop

JANUARY 3, 2024

Hashmi, who noted he was not speaking for FAS, said he anticipates that in coming years there will continue to be a focus on “higher fidelity, higher quality transaction level data that is going to be part of this overall ecosystem.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

From addressing disparities in access to quality healthcare, to fostering sustainability, our customers and partners are using technology to address some of the world’s biggest issues.

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