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. Consumers today expect transparency, proof, and meaningful action.

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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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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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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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Inside Government Contracts

AUGUST 21, 2023

Many in the defense industrial base view the bid protest system as providing necessary transparency and accountability in the contracting process, including to ensure that the government follows the law and its own procedures. As another example, how will the pilot apply if GAO sustains a protest in part and denies it in part?

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 19, 2023

At 2 am on Saturday morning, the day after the 10th Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) was meant to end in Atlanta, exhausted negotiators finally adopted a resolution on “ Promoting transparency and integrity in public procurement in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ”.

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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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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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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 30, 2023

While the e-procurement system doesn’t include the quasi-governmental sector and sovereign wealth fund (which aren’t governed by the public procurement law) it provides full transparency on the general procurement market which accounts for at least a third of Kazakhstan’s public spending.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

These agreements take on even greater importance under the Procurement Act 2023, with greater emphasis on transparency, competition and sustainability. Working with one supplier under single-supplier systems guarantees constant quality and easier administration. What Are Framework Agreements?

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Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Last week in Rome, we brought together over 100 leaders from 26 European governments , EU institutions, global organizations like the World Bank, OECD, EBRD, and UNOPS, civil society, and the private sector for the 3rd International Open and Sustainable Public Procurement Conference 2024. We’re ready to help make this happen.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Key Principles Of Public Procurement Transparency: Clear and Open Processes Public contracts aren’t handed out in secret. Value: Smart Spending, Not Just Cheap Deals It’s not just about the lowest priceit’s about quality, long-term savings, and corporate social responsibility.

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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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GovSpend

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This revelation motivated him to bring more transparency to government purchasing. Highlighting initiatives like clean schools, green transportation, the Critical Infrastructure Information Act, and Alyssa’s Law, Paige demonstrated how GovSpend can help agencies stay informed on purchasing trends in technology, sustainability, and security.

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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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ivalua

MAY 30, 2022

Consumers also expect transparency – in product origin, quality standards, and how organizations are improving their environmental and sustainability efforts. . These autonomous ecosystems are connected by data that is continuously available to all stakeholders, optimizing information quality and improving decision-making.

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Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As the largest portion of the economy that is directly in government’s hands, public procurement is now at the forefront of interventions in digitizing government business, and advancing inclusive development, sustainability, and open government. This was not always the case.

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Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 1, 2024

Image Credit: Nadia Cruz / Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities Top findings Here are some of their discoveries. They check the availability and quality of constructed bike lanes, particularly in major metropolitan areas using OpenStreetMaps regularly updated via crowdsourcing. He also fixed some of their coding errors!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 12, 2024

This year, we received nominations across four categories: Lifetime Acquisition Excellence , Acquisition Excellence , Sustainability/Green Excellence , and Advocating for Veterans. Their outstanding efforts were instrumental in delivering best value and achieving critical agency missions.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

It focuses on how public sector entities can enhance compliance and transparency. Also, proper data analysis can help find potential hazards in the supply chain, sustain continuity, and reduce disruptions. It also provides transparency which encourages compliance with regulatory frameworks and positive ethical procurement practices.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

With end-to-end supply chain transparency and data creating a virtual digital twin of global logistics operations, use cases in the transportation sector target frictionless delivery experiences. Over time, AI-assisted decision-making sharpens routes, saves fuel costs, and prevents breakdowns through predictive maintenance.

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The Softly Spark

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The landscape of sustainability claims has evolved, and with the advent of the EU Green Claims Directive, an anti-greenwashing law, the days of casual and unverified claims are now over. It is imperative that brands craft a compelling sustainability narrative that is both clear and transparent.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Research suggests EHRs translate into better quality and outcomes of care: organisations that implemented EHRs had 30% higher adherence to clinical guidelines, a 54% reduction in medication errors, and a 36% reduction in adverse drug events. Transparency in the adoption of cloud is just so crucial.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Almost all UK businesses say sustainability-led innovation has become a priority, but most lack plans to improve the sustainability of goods and services. In light of rising gas and oil prices, there should be a renewed focus on sustainable innovation, and identifying how being greener could cut costs.

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ivalua

AUGUST 1, 2022

Aligning suppliers to overall Procurement and broader business strategy is critical to create sustained long-term value. . Integrated or Holistic Supplier Management creates sustained value. Sustainability initiatives to reduce scope 3 carbon emissions . Accurate and quality supplier master data. The main takeaway?

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 8, 2024

Although we have come a long way, the gaps still exist and to realize inclusive economies and sustainable development globally, we must #InspireInclusion. When given opportunities, these businesses excel in delivering quality and innovation. According to the World Bank, women-owned SMEs contribute 20% to the global GDP.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Key Differences Between Public and Private Sector Procurement There are a few key differences between public and private sector procurement, including their objectives, the tendering process, supplier selection, regulations and frameworks, transparency in awarding contracts, and even the payment process.

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Tendersinfo

MARCH 24, 2021

Procurement professionals are highly skilled and tactical personalities who are consistently looking for an economical solution to the public requirements while making sure the quality is not undermined. Procurement Professionals evaluate Tenders based on Price v/s Quality.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Being transparent with your suppliers is key. Plan your orders and your demand to ensure that the supplier has the cycle time they need to deliver a quality item or service. Finally, ensure you act ethically and sustainably at all times. Open communication is key in all aspects of business.

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Select GCR

APRIL 26, 2024

Through hands-on learning experiences and tailored support, you’ll build the confidence and expertise needed to secure and execute government contracts effectively, driving sustainable growth and success for your business. How does the GPA team collaborate with clients to determine the services and focus for each month of the program?

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Without competitive bidding, prices go up, and the quality of goods and services languishes. Limited transparency during the procurement package design and contract awards process often means that smaller suppliers are disadvantaged compared to well-established companies with prior knowledge and resources to navigate the system.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 5, 2023

In October, EU countries will be required to adopt eForms in a bid to improve the quality of data published on the block’s government tendering. In 2022, TenderNed also turned their attention to creating better quality data for external users and making it easily accessible for researchers, journalists, and agencies.

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 16, 2025

In the UK, public procurement is essential to providing high-quality public services. Procurement laws in the United Kingdom are intended to guarantee value for money, competition, and transparency. Companies wishing to work with public sector organisations must know who the key players in public procurement are.

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ivalua

MARCH 24, 2022

Further, suppliers play a pivotal role in innovation, ESG, risk management, quality, supply continuity, and many other critical organizational functions. Suppliers are key to addressing many of today’s top issues, such as improving supply chain resilience, accelerating innovation, and improving sustainability.

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Inter-American Development Bank

JANUARY 12, 2024

Achieving this balance is not trivial, and a crucial question arises: How can the definition and quality of these escape clauses impact a country’s ability to navigate economic shocks while maintaining fiscal discipline? This enhances objectivity and transparency, strengthening the credibility of escape clause implementations.

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Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

GTI-WP/2020:01, Budapest: Government Transparency Institute. It establishes a robust methodology to explore what impacts can be measured and also explores the channels through which transparency is indeed impactful – e.g. who are the stakeholders and enablers that are the actual drivers of change using increased transparency.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Customers may select the best offer from submitted tenders based on quality, price, and terms thanks to its transparency, equity, and efficiency of the tender process. This method decreases the number of bids to control and evaluate, concentrating on the quality rather than quantity.

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