In this week’s procurement news, a UBC professor claims Canada paid the highest vaccine prices in the world, Saskatchewan deals with concerns over lobbying and political donations, the EU flags waning competition, Australia faces calls for flexible procurement and local preference, and NYC’s Comptroller cracks down on emergency procurements.
UBC Prof Claims Canada Paid Highest Prices for Vaccines
Newfoundland Strips Local Supplier of Monument Deal
Saskatchewan Criticized Over Lobbying and Donations
Saskatchewan Auditor Probes Government Hotel Costs
City of Toronto Addresses Vague Equivalency Standards
Winnipeg Revisits Social Procurement Plan
Calgary Pays Millions to US Firm for Construction Project
EU Audits Warns of Bidders Suffering Red Tape Fatigue
EU Report Finds Excessive Single-Bid Awards in Greece
Latvian Bridge Project Faces Seven Complaints
Australian IT Chief Calls for Flexible Procurement
Australian Report Raises Doubts Over Frigate Bid Evaluation
Australian Senator Calls for Local Preference
Tokyo Olympics Mired in Bid-Rigging Trial
Philippine House Committee Calls Transparency
