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In Maryland, $84 billion is spent annually, with 53% from federal procurement, but 46% of contracts go to out-of-state firms. The Maryland Procurement Playbook recommends supporting local businesses, especially minority and women-owned, through grants, a procurement office, and networking to capture more economic activity and ensure taxpayer value. Read the op-ed by Bruce Katz and Brooke Lierman on the Maryland Procurement Playbook for Baltimore Business Journal: https://lnkd.in/eSnc-Vaz

It’s been four years since BergenBids was launched, ignoring the awful drawing, the case study outlines how we launched a full service e-procurement platform for all 70 municipalities and many independent districts in Bergen County. As we move forward I can already see how in my career the space where procurment operates has changed a lot, and we aren’t don’t yet! #casestudy #eprocurment #federalprocurment #future #change #changemanagement

George Mason University – Costello College of Business Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting releases White Paper: The Potential Effects of Raising the Micro-Purchase Threshold The White Paper provides a comprehensive analysis on the impact of raising the Micro-Purchase Threshold (MPT) for federal acquisition and small business participation. "Increasing the MPT from $10,000 to $20,000 could result in annual savings of more than $30 million, with potential for significantly higher savings with larger increases." The recommendations to policymakers to increase the MPT, improve the capture of socio-economic status of businesses in the Commercial Platforms Program, and incentivize agencies to choose small vendors are based on the Center’s research. This is a valuable contribution to the field and could have significant implications for procurement policies and practices. Download the White Paper, https://lnkd.in/e5rVvNb2

📣 Attention New Jersey #Procurement Professionals 💡 Discover the benefits of cooperative purchasing! Did you know cooperative purchasing systems can save time and money? Learn how local governments and school districts can use cooperative purchasing systems to streamline procurement processes, and increase their buying power and expertise. 🖥️ Read our Cooperative Purchasing Presentation https://bit.ly/3WleGh1 📋 Review our Cooperative Purchasing Summary Sheet https://bit.ly/3WoyeRB  

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You don't want to miss our upcoming webinar- “The Decider Guide: When to use Cooperative Purchasing to add Public Dollar Power”. 🗓️ Join Sourcewell Associate Director of Government Accounts, Jake Denning and Senior Account Executive, Abby Meinke as they: ➡ Define cooperative purchasing with an example of how it works ➡ Discuss the growth, trends, and best practices of utilizing cooperative purchasing ➡ Outline an evaluation process and decision tree for when to utilize cooperative contracts Register now! ▶️ https://lnkd.in/g3tNjGbC #TxPPA #TxPPAWebinar #PublicPurchasing #CooperativePurchasing

Exciting developments from Cabinet Office Minister Alex Burghart’s recent speech at Procurex 2024! The Minister outlined major enhancements to the UK’s procurement landscape, focusing on national security, support for SMEs, and innovative government systems. Key highlights: • The introduction of the National Security Unit for Procurement to safeguard sensitive sectors while allowing fair competition in others. • Commitment to removing barriers for small businesses, simplifying the procurement process, and promoting economic growth by cutting red tape. • Launch of new digital platforms like ‘Find a Grant’, projected to save taxpayers up to £270 million by improving efficiencies and preventing fraud. These reforms aim to strengthen the UK’s procurement processes, ensuring they are robust, transparent, and supportive of both national security and economic development. Looking forward to seeing these plans in action! #ProcurementReform #GovernmentInnovation #EconomicGrowth

#PublicBuyers #TimeforaChange A decade of declining competition. What public procurement can do. 📉 Recent findings from the European Union paint a concerning picture: Competition among suppliers in public procurement has been on a steady decline over the last decade. This shift not only moves us away from our procurement goals but also raises critical questions about the effectiveness of current practices. 💡Why does this matter? Less competition means less innovation, reduced fairness, and diminished value from taxpayers' money. It's time for a change. ➡️ Dive into our latest blog post to understand the scale of the challenge and what it means for public procurement: https://lnkd.in/duP4Ghmz

Do you know the true cost of an RFP? The answer might surprise you! Tammy Rimes, MPA and National Cooperative Procurement Partners (NCPP), has spent the last year uncovering the hidden costs of traditional procurement processes. Their research sheds light on how we can streamline and make better use of our tax dollars. 🚨⬇️Read the full report here⬇️🚨 https://lnkd.in/eJt55CxM

Insightful look into the costs of an RFP...