In this week’s Canadian procurement news, Bombardier battles for a patrol plane contract, Brampton’s mayor faces accusations of a procurement cover-up, and industry calls for an end to closed-shop bidding by Toronto and the Ottawa Hospital.
In international news, UK and South African unions call for more social procurement; Bangladesh, Azerbaijan, and Vietnam consider increased transparency; India’s Supreme Court upholds the disqualification of a non-compliant bid; and the US sees more kickback and bid-rigging cases.
Canadian Newsreel
Bombardier Battles Boeing for Canadian Contract
Brampton Mayor Accused of Procurement Cover-Up
Report Calls on Toronto to Open Closed-Shop Bids
OGCA Challenges Restricted Bids at Ottawa Hospital
International Newsreel
UK Union Calls for Social Procurement for Military
South African Union Applauds Social Procurement Bill
Watchdog Calls for Transparency in Bangladesh
Azerbaijan Prepares New Procurement Law
Vietnam Debates Procurement Reforms
India’s Supreme Court Upholds Bid Rejection
