PEN team members Colin Erhardt, Laura Merryfield, Damonique Sonnier, and Christiana Kim enjoyed connecting with several innovative governments pursuing procurement excellence at the National Procurement Institute Annual Conference and Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Gala! They particularly enjoyed presenting sessions on procurement training best practices, designing and distributing vendor surveys, and making procurement more accessible to vendors. Thanks to National Procurement Institute, Inc. for inviting us to attend this celebration of procurement excellence!
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An initiative of the Harvard Kennedy School Government Performance Lab, the Procurement Excellence Network (PEN) is a community built by and for government procurement professionals. PEN offers free tools, trainings, and resources to help your government take its procurement practice to the next level. PEN’s offerings include: 1) A community discussion board to share best practices and a member directory to facilitate connections 2) Frequent trainings and workshops to help you refine your craft, such as “Fresh Takes on IT Procurement,” and “Hiring and Retaining Staff to Build a Strong Procurement Team" 3) A growing library of specialized how-to guides, templates, and publications on subjects such as “Fostering Equitable Contract Outcomes,” and “Market Research: The Key to Your Next RFP’s Success." 4) Opportunities for one-on-one office hours with GPL experts to workshop your jurisdiction’s procurement challenges And PEN is completely free. If you believe procurement can be a powerful tool for good and want to be inspired by others who believe the same, the Procurement Excellence Network is the place for you.
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A career in procurement offers so many opportunities to grow and give back to your community! If you're in the procurement job market, check out the postings below: 👩💼 Purchasing Supervisor | Jefferson County, CO | https://lnkd.in/df7D42rS 📈 Purchasing Analyst | U.S. Department of Commerce (Washington, DC) | https://lnkd.in/dMrimUG3 📋 Procurement Compliance Associate | Port Authority of NY & NJ | https://lnkd.in/duWTabaa 💼 Contract Compliance Coordinator | City and County of Denver, CO | https://lnkd.in/dS2Mzyw7? #JobBoard #GovernmentJobs #ProcurementJobs #JobOpportunity
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When governments streamline vendor certification programs, they create more inclusive opportunities and reduce barriers for small and diverse businesses. Certification programs are a powerful tool to advance procurement equity, but they must be thoughtfully designed to ensure success. Whether you are considering launching a new program, improving existing processes, or supporting certified vendors beyond certification, PEN is here to help! Join us for an engaging training session where we will explore best practices for vendor certification. We’ll cover when certification programs are most effective, how to reduce administrative burdens, and how to ensure certified vendors have the tools they need to secure government contracts. Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024 Time: 1:00-2:00 PM ET Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/eQyCVswv
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Our colleagues Francisco Aras and Evan Matthew Karl recently attended the Minnesota Chapter of NIGP's 2024 Annual Conference in Duluth, MN to present a session on results-driven contracting and equitable procurement strategies. Their session, "Transforming Procurement Practices for Resident Impact," emphasized strategies to increase opportunities for small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses, such as unbundling contracts, writing clearer RFPs, and conducting vendor engagement surveys. Thanks to Minnesota Chapter of NIGP for inviting our team to present at this exciting event!
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Our team is excited to participate in this event on incorporating sustainability into RFPs! If you have an upcoming RFP you want to make more sustainability-conscious, join us on Wednesday, December 11 from 2:00-3:00pm ET.
Mark your calendar for December 11th's free webinar "Incorporating Sustainability into RFPs." This webinar will explore how to effectively incorporate sustainability into key sections of a Request for Proposal (RFP). Attendees will gain insights into integrating sustainable practices through market research, internal stakeholder engagement, scope of work, performance metrics, contract management, and evaluation criteria. Each section will be illustrated with real-world government examples and guided by key questions designed to help participants get started. The session will offer practical tools and approaches modeled after successful bootcamp activities. Presented by Hope Patterson and Amanda Jaffe of the Harvard Kennedy School Government Performance Lab. Procurement Excellence Network #SustainableProcurement #GreenRFP #SustainabilityInBusiness #ResponsibleSourcing #GovernmentProcurement #RFPStrategies #SustainableSupplyChain #ProcurementInnovation
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Attention PEN members representing city governments! We are extremely excited that Bloomberg Philanthropies has launched the largest-ever Global Mayors Challenge. The new competition calls on municipalities to work together with residents to reimagine core municipal services. Fifty finalists will receive $50,000, and 25 cities with the most innovative ideas will each be awarded $1 million, alongside operational assistance. Cities from anywhere in the world with 100,000 residents or more can apply until December 20, 2024. More information below, including application details: https://lnkd.in/eqBXywMr
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LAST CHANCE to apply for our Active Contract Management Bootcamp running from January through April 2025! Applications are due by end of day this Friday, October 25. To learn more and submit your brief application, click here: https://lnkd.in/esHiyA4j
Is your government looking to develop a contract management plan for an upcoming high-priority solicitation or an existing contract with performance challenges? If so, we encourage you to apply for PEN’s new, interactive multi-session learning opportunity: Active Contract Management Bootcamp! This bootcamp is an exclusive opportunity for up to 10 governments/agencies to design a strategic contract management plan for a key contract. Through this bootcamp, we hope to increase exposure, enthusiasm, and adoption of Active Contract Management strategies across various jurisdictions and agencies, shifting the perspective and reframing what effective contract management can look like in the public sector. Interested in applying? Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/esHiyA4j 📨 Application Deadline: October 25, 2024 ⏱ Timing: This five session bootcamp is scheduled to run between January – April 2025. 🙋♂️ Eligibility: All PEN members are welcome to apply. We look forward to receiving your applications! #procurement #contractmanagement #procurementexcellence #PENevents
Multi-Session Learning Opportunity: Active Contract Management Bootcamp
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If you're looking to develop a contract management plan for an upcoming or existing contract, don't forget to apply for our Active Contract Management Bootcamp! Applications are due Friday, October 25. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/esHiyA4j
Is your government looking to develop a contract management plan for an upcoming high-priority solicitation or an existing contract with performance challenges? If so, we encourage you to apply for PEN’s new, interactive multi-session learning opportunity: Active Contract Management Bootcamp! This bootcamp is an exclusive opportunity for up to 10 governments/agencies to design a strategic contract management plan for a key contract. Through this bootcamp, we hope to increase exposure, enthusiasm, and adoption of Active Contract Management strategies across various jurisdictions and agencies, shifting the perspective and reframing what effective contract management can look like in the public sector. Interested in applying? Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/esHiyA4j 📨 Application Deadline: October 25, 2024 ⏱ Timing: This five session bootcamp is scheduled to run between January – April 2025. 🙋♂️ Eligibility: All PEN members are welcome to apply. We look forward to receiving your applications! #procurement #contractmanagement #procurementexcellence #PENevents
Multi-Session Learning Opportunity: Active Contract Management Bootcamp
https://gplpen.hks.harvard.edu
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Many governments have successfully leveraged technology to improve procurement operations, but PEN members often share significant frustrations and challenges in utilizing these systems. Our colleagues at Open Contracting Partnership just released a new report calling for a human-centered approach to government procurement technology. They explain why procurement and procurement technology matters, their vision for human-centered procurement technology, and offer three principles for buying better technology. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ed7pevmM
Bringing a human-centered approach to government procurement technology - Open Contracting Partnership
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PEN team members Hope Patterson and Amanda Jaffe recently attended Washington Procurement Connect, a full-day conference to help small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses better understand procurement and connect them with government procurement professionals. Amanda & Hope presented two sessions on writing results-driven RFPs and actively managing contracts. They were also excited to meet many new PEN members in person! Thanks to the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services for inviting us to attend this innovative event to strengthen the connection between business and government in Washington!
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