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Understanding the Procurement Cycle: From Need Identification to Contract Closure

Understanding the Procurement Cycle: From Need Identification to Contract Closure

Quoting Scottie from the original ‘Star Trek’ series: “The RRRRight tool, for the RRRRight Job”. This means selecting the right...
How consultants help identify and mitigate risk

How consultants help identify and mitigate risk

Overview The expectations on public sector procurement professionals to be up-to-speed on all of the possible issues related to risk,...
Negotiating Contracts in Canada: Tips for Contract Managers

Negotiating Contracts in Canada: Tips for Contract Managers

Overview The expectations on public sector procurement professionals to be up-to-speed on all of the possible issues related to risk,...
The Essential Stages of the Contract Management Lifecycle

The Essential Stages of the Contract Management Lifecycle

Contract Management is an essential element of the procurement lifecycle as it helps to mitigate risks, ensure compliance and achieve...
The Impact of Humourbragging for Job Candidates in the Canadian Public Sector

The Impact of Humourbragging for Job Candidates in the Canadian Public Sector

In the competitive landscape of job applications and interviews, candidates often seek unique ways to stand out. One intriguing phenomenon...
Simplifying Public Sector Procurement: Strategies to Increase Sme Participation

Simplifying Public Sector Procurement: Strategies to Increase Sme Participation

This article explores practical approaches to streamline public sector procurement processes and focuses on increasing participation from Small and Medium-sized...
When should procurement be outsourced?

When should procurement be outsourced?

A big challenge in public sector procurement is being able to attract and retain competent staffing. Talent is hard to...
Contract Management’s Impact on Procurement Efficiency

Contract Management’s Impact on Procurement Efficiency

Contract Management is often thought to be the last step in the Procurement life cycle but instead it is both...
Exploring the Foundations of Canadian Contract Law within Procurement Practices

Exploring the Foundations of Canadian Contract Law within Procurement Practices

Introduction: In the realm of Canadian public sector procurement, understanding competitive bid laws is essential for ensuring fair, transparent, and...
Evolution of the Status Quo

Evolution of the Status Quo

Author : Chris Sheel Delivering major capital projects on time and on budget has always been a challenging and elusive...