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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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.

Strategic Sourcing 98

Strategic Sourcing E-auction Automotive Total Cost of Ownership 98

Scottish Government Procurement

MAY 9, 2024

Fife Council have also updated their Scheme of Tender Procedures which are now directly aligned to the PPSfS, and in particular SMEs, Third Sector and Supported Businesses with content included around support for these areas with additional focus on local spend.

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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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University of Bristol

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Photo credit: Flickr While carrying out research on the impact of digital technologies for public procurement governance, I have realised that the deployment of artificial intelligence to promote sustainability through public procurement holds some promise. It is difficult enough to have access to information on ‘live’ tender procedures.

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ivalua

JANUARY 8, 2023

The act was established to address issues of sustainability and ethical conduct in global supply chains, and has significant implications for companies and procurement organizations operating in Germany. These organizations must also conduct regular supply chain audits to ensure sustainable and responsible operating measures. .

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Open Contracting Partnership

MAY 6, 2024

For our project, we compared green criteria against real tender notices, using data from the European Union and the Dominican Republic. For example, entering the query “sustainable metal parts” might retrieve “eco-friendly metal work” as a result. Your task here would be sentiment analysis. Our task is sentence similarity.

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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. All Dutch authorities must publish their above-the-threshold tenders via the TenderNed platform , so businesses can access all public data and documents from a single webpage.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In addition, a dedicated Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) Competence Center was established in the LPPO to lead implementation and to support contracting authorities and suppliers in their adoption of green criteria. In 2023, the LPPO added a set of key sustainability performance indicators to its procurement dashboard.

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AWS Public Sector

JULY 16, 2024

In alignment with Singapore’s ambitious sustainability objectives , the Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore is intensifying its efforts to spur the adoption of electric vehicles. The initial step involved calling up a comprehensive tender to establish a secure, scalable, and flexible data platform.

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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

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Sustainability Focus: Many social value frameworks incorporate environmental sustainability, such as reducing carbon footprints or promoting green practices through supply chains. It also aligns with global goals like reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable development.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Following these principles will allow for public sector entities to make informed decisions which will drive competition and the most advantageous combination of cost, quality and sustainability. How Transparency is Ensured in Procurement Transparency is achieved through open contract notices, public tenders, and clear evaluation criteria.

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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. These agreements define terms, conditions and price for goods and services and allow authorities to procure without having to re-run lengthy tender processes.

Framework Agreement 52

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Case Study: Shetland Peatland Restoration Services Following a procurement process to bring contractors on board, new entrants into the peatland restoration sector David Murray and father-and-son team Magnus and Steven Johnson successfully tendered for peatland restoration works on the Taits Park and Lochend areas in Shetland.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 4, 2024

These principles include transparency, accountability, efficiency, effectiveness, equal treatment, rule of law, sustainable procurement, and engagement with the private sector and civil society. e-GP strategy ownership and sustainability e-GP strategies should be aligned with the national development agenda and wholly owned by the government.

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Tendersinfo

MARCH 24, 2021

Even though there is no such general rule to win a contract but when you take each contract individually there is a commonality that prevails in tenders across various regions and sectors. Procurement Professionals evaluate Tenders based on Price v/s Quality.

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Tendersinfo

JUNE 4, 2021

They are the one that drives the organization’s success by using their analytical skills to help the organization build its market place and move towards sustainable business development. Here we have listed out few insights about e tendering business that can help you make the right bid.

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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. Furthermore, private businesses have more flexibility in pursuing informal tendering procedures or direct negotiation with suppliers.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

We will continue to promote the use of sustainability tools and Climate Literacy training uptake across the sector. One significant step forward is the integration of environmental evaluations into our tendering process for all products. Together, we can achieve ambitious goals and usher in a sustainable tomorrow for all.

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Supply Chain Public Procurement Procurement Sustainability 70

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Governments aim to support ethical, sustainable businesses while getting the best value. Tendering and Bidding A contract notice is published, inviting suppliers to submit bids. It covers everything from tendering and bidding to contract management. Invitation To Tender What does ITT mean in procurement?

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The Peatland ACTION delivery partners alongside NatureScot are Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority; Cairngorms National Park Authority; Forestry and Land Scotland; and Scottish Water – Sustainable Land Management Team.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This is particularly problematic for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), which often need more resources to participate in complex, bureaucratic tender processes dominated by a few more prominent competitors. As a result, the UK public sector may be missing out on SMEs’ innovation and flexibility.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Viparis has chosen Ivalua and CKS to equip its Procurement department with a software suite that meets the challenges of an exceptional deadline for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and will help sustain the Group’s growth. We were convinced by the quality and the extensive functional scope of the Ivalua solution.

E-procurement 53

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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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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

These critical steps can streamline the tender process, and position your business for success in the public sector market. The platform is free to use and offers a clear view of available tenders across various sectors, making it an essential and accessible tool for suppliers seeking public sector opportunities.

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University of Bristol

AUGUST 23, 2021

Key elements of the proposal In a nutshell, the proposal seeks to debunk tendering as the sole (or rather, primary, for there are exceptions in reg.32 Comments on the ‘three route’ model Tendering optionality. Each of these criteria are explained in more detail in the proposal’s Annex.

Tender 52

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Results: A year after the new procurement law was passed, the public procurement agency (DNCP) is using machine-learning to identify tenders that are most likely to be awarded to smaller businesses. The work also informed new legislation that will require 20% of the value of contracts to be awarded to MSMEs, including through subcontracting.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 31, 2023

Challenge : The City of Des Moines in Iowa wanted to leverage procurement to improve equity and sustainability, but knew its current procurement processes and tools were insufficient. City employees are now able to collaborate on procurement more efficiently, and better plan and track their aspirations around equity and sustainability.

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Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 30, 2024

Introducing more sustainable procurement policies and processes presents an enormous opportunity for public authorities to not only contribute to reaching carbon emission reduction goals but also to drive sustainable societal and economic development. A star indicates requirements included in the EU’s green criteria for furniture.

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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. Also, women lack awareness of tender opportunities, struggle to connect with relevant business networks, and struggle to break open the “boys club.”

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Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 3, 2024

Public procurement, one-third of spending or more of every country, is critical to economic development and sustainability. Sustainability needs to be seen as a wider issue, not just green purchasing and the environment, but also supporting women businesses and local economic development. I’ve seen this argument used often.

Public Procurement 80

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 80

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.

Strategic Sourcing 52

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Further details can be found here: Procurement – media planning buying and associated services: guidance – gov.scot (www.gov.scot) Recruitment Ads and Pins The renewal process for Recruitment Ads and Pins is underway with tender submissions being evaluated. Work on the re-let has commenced and currently it is out to Tender.

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Bonfire

MARCH 29, 2022

If the amount is over the threshold, sourcing is led by the procurement team, whether through a public bid, NOI, or limited tendering option. How are organizations promoting diversity and sustainability in their purchasing strategies? Vendor diversity and sustainability are becoming increasingly important for procurement teams.

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

By bridging the gaps, Amrest could even start the tendering process earlier with a wider range of suppliers. ESG and the sustainable supply chain is also important within the procurement process. . For Amrest, sustainability is central to their mission and vision. Part of the Solution.

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How to Crack a Nut

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A good example of this is the use of public procurement to contribute to the promotion of sustainability objectives, even to the detriment of traditional aims such as ensuring the best value for money in a strict, financial sense. However, it might also be used to steer it towards complementary dimensions. If so, what is to be done?

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