In this week’s international procurement news, Canada’s Parliamentary Budget Officer raises concerns over military procurement shortfalls, the UK and New Zealand enact national security procurement reforms and streamline contracting procedures, Ireland is sued over a coast guard tender, Australia’s auditor slams the government’s furniture purchases, New South Wales suspends PwC over leaks, Malta breaches confidentiality in a dialogue process, Bosnia rejects a bid over false documents, an Iowa town faces a record-keeping financial scandal, and the GAO rejects a $9B bid protest.
Canada’s PBO Raises Concerns About Military Procurement
UK Creates Procurement National Security Office
NZ Reforms National Security Procurement Rules
UK to Reduce Red Tape in Post-Brexit Bill
New Zealand Portal Streamlines Procurement
Ireland Sued Over Coast Guard Tender
Australian Audit Slams Furniture Purchases
NSW Suspends PwC Contract Over Leaks
Malta Breaches Confidentiality During Dialogue Process
Bosnian Tunnel Bid Disqualified Over False Documents