While Supplier Diversity and Inclusion is not new, the push for inclusive procurement has intensified. Many government agencies are working harder than ever to modernize their procurement practices in ways that reduce participation barriers for underrepresented and marginalized groups.Read More
Legacy modernization is a trend that has gained attention in recent years as organizations seek to improve efficiency, security, compliance, and agility. But how does a buying organization know it is time to modernize? Let’s discuss why it’s time to move on from your green screen to a modernized legacy system.Read More
BidNet Direct understands these concerns and that’s why we’ve integrated Amazon Web Services and localized data hosting with our platform, ensuring a secure and reliable environment for critical data.Read More
With 2018 quickly coming to a close, BidNet Direct would like to take the time to recap what a great year it’s been. We are continuing to grow year after year, and are very excited to be able to bring the benefits of our continued expansion to our customers.
A solicitation notification provides vendors with an alert for any new bid opportunities matching the NIGP codes they selected when registering on BidNet Direct. This allows agencies like yours to rest easy knowing that their solicitation was sent to qualified vendors who provide the products or services related to your request.
Are you thinking about hosting a local “how to do business with the government” event for your vendors? While many local government organizations participate in NIGP or NPI events such as tradeshows, some also work directly with vendors to offer an in-person meeting to learn how to do business with their organization.
When your organization makes changes to their purchasing processes, it is important to inform your current and past vendors of these changes. For local government organizations that join BidNet Direct, we will send out a letter on your behalf to let vendors know that your solicitations can now be found within the platform at no cost to them.
BidNet Direct continued our expansion of our regional purchasing groups in October and November, welcoming 15 new local government agencies. Spread across 7 different states, these government agencies will now host their solicitations on our easy to use e-sourcing solution.
Each November, Americans give thanks for family and friends and celebrate Thanksgiving. Many offices across the country also share a meal and give thanks for great co-workers and doing a job that they enjoy. Luckily most government procurement offices are not open on the holiday, allowing you to spend time with family and friends and enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday.
When deciding to join an e-sourcing platform, the on-boarding process offered by the host is very important. BidNet Direct provides local government organizations with an easy to use e-sourcing solution.
Even as the economy of 2018 continues to boom, many local governments are using an increase in tax-payer revenue for other departments’ needs and leaving little left for the purchasing department. As e-sourcing solutions become the norm in government procurement, how do you fit e-sourcing into a non-existent government procurement budget?
When people think of going paperless, they often think of the environmental benefits. When it comes to purchasing professionals, environmental factors may play a role in the decision to forget the paper and switch to an e-sourcing solution as well.
With the holiday receiving more and more mainstream attention, starting earlier and earlier every year, have you ever wondered about the spending that Americans do for Halloween? 2017 presented a record year in America for the spookiest of holidays...
