Posting procurement data publicly is a powerful tool for governments looking to transform their procurement processes. In this workshop we will explore how the principles of the open data movement—which aims to make government data available to the public, free of charge, with no restrictions on use, and easy to access—apply to procurement data, including questions...

Is it possible that your jurisdiction’s approach to IT procurement – like the technology itself – needs a refresh? While IT spending continues to rise every year as governments prioritize cybersecurity, data...

Much like the private sector, many governments have begun to integrate environmental, social, and governance considerations into all their functions, and procurement is no...

Is your government contemplating how to best manage grantees and subrecipients receiving federal funding awarded by your jurisdiction?

Through legislation such as the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)...

Have you ever wondered whether your customer departments and other internal stakeholders are satisfied with the services and solutions they receive from the Purchasing Office?

A quick...

Are you struggling with how to address an overly administrative, confusing, and lengthy contracting process? Process mapping is an excellent first step toward cutting down cycle times and engaging members across different departments to...

Doing good work requires having a strong team. Do you have any well-written job descriptions that seem to attract good candidates? Or have you figured out how to keep talented staff from departing for greener pastures as soon as they've grasped the ins-and-outs...

Actively managing contracts is a crucial technique that helps your government improve the quality of goods it procures and services it provides to residents. Without strong contract management practices, you could see poor-quality service, missed...

Procurement offices, their customer departments, and vendors alike are often frustrated by the lack of any forecasting of upcoming procurements, such as a buying plan. This lack of long-term planning...

Procurement data is foundational to running an efficient, effective, proactive, and strategic procurement shop. If you aspire to make the procurement process faster, work with more diverse firms, leverage...