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         <title>My Notes:</title>
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         <title>My notes from class:</title>
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         <title>SILEx Introduction- Shared screen with speaker view</title>
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         <pubDate>2025-02-08 03:32:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>But it was only a $1,000 job!</title>
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         <title>Conflict of Interest | Ethics Defined</title>
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         <title>Sample Bid Folder Chacklist</title>
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         <title>BOOK </title>
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         <title>Scopes of Work and Specifications.</title>
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         <title>Module 7 Tasks</title>
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         <title>Module Tasks</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://veridion.com/blog-posts/procurement-risk-management-tool-types/">https://veridion.com/blog-posts/procurement-risk-management-tool-types/</a></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In module #1</strong>, I learned about government supply chain management (<em>government procurement</em>) I learned that government procurement is the process by which government organizations purchase goods, services, and construction work from external suppliers following certain rules to ensure responsible spending of public funds.</p><p><br></p><p>The difference between public procurement and private sector supply chain management is that public procurement focuses on accountability and transparency with strict rules and government oversight. </p><p><br></p><p>While frequent supply chain management prioritizes profitability and flexibility with fewer regulatory constraints.</p><p>Open, fair and transparent public procurement means that all suppliers have equal access to opportunities to participate in tenders. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Open procurement</strong> - free from favoritism. </p><p><strong>Fair </strong>- and the process criteria.        <strong>Transparent</strong> - means that decisions are available to the public.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In module #2</strong>, I learned that, during comparing government agencies and their needs it became known that they have unique priorities such as health, transportation or education that shape their specific needs in procurement fees or services.               </p><p><br></p><p>Studying procurement requirements and responsibilities of government agencies it became known that government agencies must follow strict rules in procurement. They are responsible for ensuring fair supplier selection and reliable use of taxpayer funds.</p><p><br></p><p>Demonstration of research through presentation "Ontario Lotteries" involved collecting relevant data, critically analyzing them, and presenting the results or recommendations through presentations to a class or targeted audience.</p><p>Public and private institutions collaborate to share resources or to increase purchasing power through joint purchasing agreements through contracts and partnerships.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In module #3 I learned:</strong></p><p><strong>Public Sector Procurement Guidelines.</strong></p><p><strong>(BPS) </strong>are a set of rules established by the Ontario government to ensure that funded organizations follow fair and transparent procurement practices. This promotes value for money.</p><p><strong>The agency in (BPS) include</strong>s hospitals, school boards, colleges, and other public funding organizations in Ontario. Because they receive funding, they must comply with (BPS) procurement directives.</p><p><strong>Trade agreements</strong> are used when public sector procurement exceeds certain monetary thresholds. They ensure that suppliers from partner countries have equal access to government contracts, preventing only local companies from being favored.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In module №4 </strong> I learned the main risks of public procurement:</p><ul><li><p>financial</p></li><li><p>legal</p></li><li><p>operational</p></li><li><p>reputational</p></li><li><p>strategic</p></li></ul><p>If we compare the risk management strategy and mitigation options, we can see that the first one includes avoidance of events, transfer or reduction of the supplier. Also, each of them has different costs and is suitable depending on the situation.</p><p><br/></p><p> In class came up with a supplier strategy or clear Terms of Contract.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p> Public procurement in Ontario is governed by the Greater Public Sector Accountability <strong>Act 2010</strong> and various directives. The <strong>Ontario Business Initiatives Act 202</strong>2 mandates that local businesses be prioritised in procurement.</p><p>Agencies must comply with legal requirements, including employment standards, labour laws, data protection and licensing. They must also adhere to rules related to discrimination, worker classification, wage and hour laws and work involving children.</p><p>We used risk management strategies in class where we looked at a hypothetical procurement case and identified the risks associated with it. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In module #6</strong> I learned to work with a group, and  creating presentation, analyses and other activities as a way to help each other even outside the classroom during breaks</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Module#7.</strong> Goods and services above dollar thresholds require competitive procurement <strong>(RFP</strong>) or invitation to bid <strong>(ITT)</strong>. Smaller purchases may be made through direct sourcing or other non-competitive methods. Competitive bidding prevents favoritism, reduces costs.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The needs of a government agency are determined through budget planning and stakeholder participation in hearings or procurement.</p><p>The role of procurement helps to clarify needs with budget and policy.</p><p>Writing a specification means clearly describing what is needed. For example, the type of product, its qualities and its standards.</p><p>At the same time, the specifications must be understandable, for this you need to make sure that they are easy to interpret for the supplier.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In Module 9</strong>, I learned that evaluation criteria must be clear and measurable in accordance with the project objectives. They must have an impact on stakeholders in accordance with applicable regulations. Each criterion must support transparent decision making and allow comparison between options or proposals.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In Module #10</strong> I learned, that Ethnic behavior is very important when dealing with a government agency because it builds public trust and affects the organization's reputation. </p><p>Public servants are stewards of public resources and must act honestly, fairly, and respectfully to ensure that decisions are made in the public interest.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In module 11</strong>, I learned how to work together in the final step of creating a report and a joint presentation. I learned this important skill that will be useful in any workplace. Namely, listening to each team member and respecting opposing opinions. I will use these soft skills with my colleagues in the future.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In module 12</strong>, I learned how to manage time during a presentation. Then, look the audience in the eye and use my memory to make the presentation more interesting and not just read from piece of paper. </p><p>Also, I understand how important to choose the right outfit for a certain event. I believe that an organized person cannot have illogical omissions when it comes to public speaking, because the listener also reads hidden signals of non-verbal communication.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In module 13,</strong> I learned that contracts are legally binding agreements between two or more parties that spell out specific obligations or rights. </p><p>A contract is not just a casual promise or verbal agreement, it must include basic elements of law to be legally binding. </p><p><br/></p><p>Contracts are made to ensure that the interests of all parties are protected and to prevent future disputes. Because it is based on the law of resolving problems in the event that the terms of the contract are not fulfilled.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-04-20 18:26:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>What I learned</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>At the end of module 14, I already know that document creation involves developing clear specifications and volumes of work that require performance expectations. This is also important for the evaluation criteria and objectivity of suppliers' offers, price-quality ratio. Recalling the covered material, I  noted the importance of the basis ethic and transparent purchasing for a procurement process in total.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-04-20 18:35:20 UTC</pubDate>
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