Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 11, 2025

PCS now features several valuable updates designed to make it easier to identify third sector suppliers.

Buyers 71

Buyers Supplier Contract Public Procurement 71

ivalua

JULY 1, 2025

Platform-enabled capabilities like workflow automation, supplier segmentation, and performance tracking are essential for scale and resilience. Regular performance reviews and feedback loops help teams and suppliers adapt to change and refine processes, so they can demonstrate strategic value to the business.

Procurement Strategies 52

Procurement Strategies Procurement Strategic Sourcing E-procurement 52

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Your procurement strategy should outline short-term and long-term goals, identify potential risks, and focus on building strong supplier relationships. For instance, instead of conducting lengthy RFP processes, your team can access ready-made contracts with industry leading suppliers.

Purchasing 59

Purchasing Procurement Supplier Supply Chain 59

Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 16, 2025

New suppliers are entering the market and bidding more actively too. The number of suppliers per buyer increased from 8.0 Taking advantage of gaps in patent legislation, unscrupulous suppliers registered patents for their goods (light bulbs, furniture, IT products, etc.). on average in 2021 to 10.23 in 2021 to 4.2

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement Tender E-procurement 52

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

For example, the nature of the market may vary depending on whether the requirement can be sourced from multiple suppliers, a single supplier , or just a few suppliers. From a supplier perspective, this competition may determine whether the procurement process involves full competition , limited competition , or a single source.

Procurement 105

Procurement Competitive Bidding Bidding Supplier 105

ivalua

JULY 1, 2025

Platform-enabled capabilities like workflow automation, supplier segmentation, and performance tracking are essential for scale and resilience. Regular performance reviews and feedback loops help teams and suppliers adapt to change and refine processes, so they can demonstrate strategic value to the business.

Procurement Strategies 52

Procurement Strategies Procurement Strategic Sourcing E-procurement 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 23, 2025

We are seeing good use of the pipeline (UK1) and preliminary market engagement notices (UK2) which are very helpful to get businesses ready for the coming procurement, as well as encouraging buyers to engage with suppliers to understand better what to buy and how to buy it. New fields. New usability.

Data 67

Data Procurement Tender E-procurement 67

Open Contracting Partnership

MAY 19, 2025

Signs of shell companies that the system might pick up on include customers buying everything from the same supplier via a single source model: for example from toilet paper to IT systems. The tool can also make use of tax data to detect shell companies; such as a business with large numbers of sales but no employees.

E-procurement 57

E-procurement Collusion Tender Price 57

ivalua

MAY 16, 2025

Implementing procurement software best practices begins with understanding the full scope of the Source-to-Pay (S2P) process – the end-to-end workflow that includes supplier management, sourcing, contract lifecycle management (CLM), purchasing, invoicing, payments and spend analytics. Find Out More What Is Procurement Software?

Procurement 52

Procurement E-procurement Supplier Vendor Management 52

ivalua

MAY 30, 2025

AI is reshaping the way organizations source, manage suppliers, and drive value today. In procurement, AI agents can be in conjunction with complex sourcing, purchasing, and AI-driven supplier management processes to streamline operations. You may also have heard of Agentic AI. And they don’t require constant human intervention.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Supply Chain Procurement Team 52

ivalua

MAY 30, 2025

AI is reshaping the way organizations source, manage suppliers, and drive value today. In procurement, AI agents can be in conjunction with complex sourcing, purchasing, and AI-driven supplier management processes to streamline operations. You may also have heard of Agentic AI. And they don’t require constant human intervention.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Supply Chain Procurement Team 52

Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 25, 2025

These are a rich source of information for buyers and suppliers. These events provide excellent opportunities to network with procurement teams and suppliers from across the public and private sectors. Whether you are a micro, a small or medium sized supplier, Meet the Buyer events can help you get into public sector supply chains.

Procurement 59

Procurement Public Procurement Buyers Procurement Strategies 59

ivalua

JUNE 5, 2025

Distinguishing the two helps enterprises optimize spend and strengthen supplier relationships. Procurement is the strategic, big-picture approach to sourcing and supplier relationship management, while purchasing is the tactical execution of those plans. It begins once a supplier has been selected and pricing has been agreed upon.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Procurement E-procurement Supplier 52

ivalua

JUNE 9, 2025

Supplier risk adds even more complexity. By automating routine tasks like onboarding a suppliers, kicking off a sourcing event, invoice matching, purchase order consolidation, and contract reviews, AI enables automated procurement workflows and reduces operational costs. This is where AI can make a huge difference.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Procurement Team E-procurement 52

Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

NHSS is aiming to accelerate sustainability within its frameworks in collaboration with suppliers. The latest addition to the Sustainable Procurement Tools website is a case study from NHS National Services Scotland (NHSS).

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Procurement Supplier Public Procurement 59

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The Prebases module now simplifies the administrative tasks of the 90 spending units in Mexico City by strengthening market studies and obtaining direct information from suppliers, experts, and citizens. Download our infographic to get all the results at a glance. And read the full story here.

Procurement 62

Procurement IT Budget Electronics 62

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 18, 2025

We should be aiming to work with suppliers that are ethical and practice good ESG. Consumers are now looking for goods and services whereby the supply chain is transparent – strong due diligence and supplier evaluation ( Carter’s 10 Cs ) will aid in keeping the supply chain ethical.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Procurement Management Ethics 52

ivalua

MAY 21, 2025

Enterprise procurement teams face growing pressure to deliver strategic value – managing supplier risk, ensuring compliance, and supporting sustainability – all without sacrificing speed or control. They increase an organization’s efficiency during processes like sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and spend analysis.

Procurement 52

Procurement E-procurement Real-time Visibility Supplier 52

ivalua

MAY 10, 2025

Enterprise procurement leaders are under more pressure than ever—juggling cost control, compliance, supplier risk, and internal complexity, all while trying to modernize outdated systems. It should also strengthen supply chain collaboration across global supply chains, multi-tier supplier networks, and high-value contracts.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Procurement Supply Chain Supplier 52

ivalua

JULY 8, 2025

Improved supplier relationships and collaboration: With a shared platform for onboarding, performance tracking, and communication, suppliers are more engaged and aligned, leading to better service and stronger supplier partnerships. Supplier Management An effective Source-to-Pay process begins and ends with suppliers.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier E-procurement Procurement Team 52

ivalua

MAY 2, 2025

Here are a few ways such agents can fail: Data Fragmentation: If each AI agent is pulling data from a different source—some might rely on an old ERP system, others on a financial tool, and still others on supplier emails—there’s no guarantee the information is consistent or up-to-date. Because the platform enforces data standards (e.g.,

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Data Integration 52

ivalua

JUNE 3, 2025

Procurement leaders have increasingly turned to Spend and Supplier Management platforms to improve decision-making, efficiency and collaboration. Reductions in operational overhead and improved supplier engagement. How to Gain Similar ROI: Centralize supplier data and use analytics software to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Supplier 52

Supplier Procurement Efficiency End to End 52

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

There is an efficiency for the contracting officer and efficiency for the supplier efficiency for the contract agency. Bill to say this is what people are buying, this is what suppliers are selling it for. This is fair and equitable. But if we assume that 600 is not, but probably the sweet spot is somewhere around $25 or $30.

Data 101

Data Procurement Price Efficiency 101

ivalua

JUNE 23, 2025

Key Takeaways S2C platforms optimize procurement efficiency, reduce costs and risk, streamline supplier relationships, and improve contract compliance with automation and real-time data visibility. Proactively mitigating supplier and business risks through improved visibility.

Contract 52

Contract Supplier Procurement Team Procurement 52

Select GCR

JANUARY 14, 2025

For example, Alabamas program is managed by the Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Office of Minority Business Enterprise, while Wisconsins Supplier Diversity Program is managed by the Department of Administration. State Programs and Resources Various states offer robust programs and resources to support MWBE-certified businesses.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Government Contracts Participation Contract 52

Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 4, 2025

Engage with the market and make contract opportunities attractive to more suppliers Alongside investment in domestic country systems, the World Bank can strengthen its own procurement, through the stronger use of strategic procurement plans for each project.

Procurement 52

Procurement Collaboration E-procurement Procurement Team 52

VWV

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A supplier's performance against KPIs must be monitored and reported on. Transaprency Introduction of a Central Digital Platform for publishing notices, supplier registration and finding information. Exclusion and Debarement Act makes it easier to exclude suppliers by increasing the scope of exclusions.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Transparency Thresholds 52

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Traditional public procurement is often adversarial between public buyers and suppliers, with each side aiming to maximize its own benefit through strict rules for protection. This new way of managing contracts can fundamentally change the relationship of parties involved in public procurement.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

VWV

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

A new element of the NPPS, as compared with previous versions, is the focus on ensuring suppliers uphold the highest standards of integrity, ethical conduct and environmental sustainability in business. This aligns with the stronger sanctions in the Act relating to performance, exclusions, and debarment.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Ethics 52

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Dashboards of the BI Prozorro analytics module Challenge: Before the launch of the procurement analytics module, the potential for using procurement data in Ukraine was untapped, and both buyers and suppliers could not analyze, visualize and understand public procurement data in ways that would enable effective decision-making.

Public Procurement 67

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Buyers 67

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code is a unique identifier assigned to suppliers to various government or defense agencies.

Contract 52

Contract Accountability Bidding Government 52

Scottish Government Procurement

JULY 2, 2025

These events included webinars, workshops, and seminars on a broad range of commercial skills and awareness including procurement skills, contract and supplier management, the Construction Client Guide, value for money, digital commercial services, grants, project delivery and risk management.

Public Procurement 64

Public Procurement Risk Management Supplier Procurement 64

ivalua

MAY 29, 2025

Lack of shared data, visibility, and KPIs leads to disconnects, including poor supplier performance tracking and missed savings. Integrated platforms unify procurement and supply chain teams, improving collaboration, compliance, and supplier relationship management. Procurement vs. Supply Chain Management: What’s the Difference?

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Procurement Management Supplier 52

ivalua

JUNE 17, 2025

2025’s priorities are mainly in supplier management software (information, risk, and performance) to create more value through better communication, tracking, and collaboration with suppliers. Discover proven strategies to mitigate supplier risks in our latest blog on Supplier Risk Management (SRM).

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Procurement Team Supplier Procurement Risk Management 40

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

By working closely with your technology and legal and policy teams, procurement teams can make sure that suppliers are aligned with their organization’s responsible AI principles and requirements, positioning themselves as valued business partners.

Procurement 59

Procurement Government Government Public Private Partnership 59

ivalua

JULY 7, 2025

This requires high-level of supplier self-service, together with Contract and/or Goods/Service Receipt matching. Learn how Ivalua’s Invoice Software enables you to pay suppliers at the right time, every time, and give all stakeholders visibility into your spend cycle. Find Out More.

Supplier 52

Supplier E-procurement Accountability Data 52

Tracker Intelligence

JUNE 30, 2025

Study past contract awards , unit rates and supplier trends and make sure your price is competitive and defensible. Identifying Differentiators Beyond Lowest Price Position your bid to emphasize your cost efficiencies based on current infrastructure, partnerships, or innovation.

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Negotiation Price Government Contracts Tender 52