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Greater Collaboration Through Group Buying

April 2025 | Not very long ago, the primary way to do business with government entities was through an old-fashioned bid and tender process. A buyer needed to demonstrate to their organization that they purchased the best product for advantageous pricing... READ MORE.  
 

Procurement’s changing role: Adapting for the future

December 10, 2024 | Known for their long history of traditional processes, strategic procurement teams are currently evolving and updating their ways of getting things done.

Saving the Planet Through Procurement

September, 2024 | Success stories are shared in the Q3 Government Procurement Story. Includes stories and quotes from NCPP Partners - Cushman, Mansfield Oil, United Rentals, and OMNIA Partners. Read more.

Innovative contracting quickly solves problems

August 2024 | When both sides work together, innovative contracting solutions can be implemented to address problems – from the routine to the complicated...

 

Building Up Together: Cooperative Contracting Tackles Infrastructure Issues

June 2024 | States, municipalities and educational institutions direct more than $3 trillion in annual spend towards public operations in safety, social services, education, finance and transportation. Q2 Cover Story highlights case studies from NCPP Cooperative and Supplier Partners: Daikin Applied, GOJO, Gordian, HGAC Buy, and OMNIA Partners. READ MORE...
 

Procurement evolves with changing times

April 2024 | Traditional procurement process has been around since the beginning of government authority. However, these entrenched practices are starting to change. READ MORE...
 

Transformation for the Future

March 2024 | Technology is helping entities rise to the challenges of a changing world. Q1 Cover Story highlights case studies from NCPP Partners,  Bobcat, EqualLevel, Element Fleet Management, Procurated and OMNIA Partners. READ MORE...

Innovation Trends

December 2023 | Government Teams are implementing new ideas and solutions to solve the ever-changing challenges and needs of their served communities. OMNIA Partners comments about cooperative procurement conclude the piece, which also includes stories and quotes from the Port of San Diego, Deltek, SHARP, OFS, Steelcase and Garland. READ MORE...
 

Co-operative procurement: Creating a positive difference

November, 2023 | This article shares how Canadian public teams are taking advantage of the benefits of cooperative procurement. Included are quotes and stories from NCPP partners - Kinetic GPO, Element Fleet Management, GOJO, Gordian, Grainger (Finning Canada), TORO as well as educational partner, Deltek.

2023 NIGP Cooperative Badge Awardees

October 31, 2023 | Congratulations! These procurement professionals committed to attending the Cooperative Track during NIGP FORUM, tested for competency on the concepts of cooperative procurement and successfully passed.
 

Seasons Change

September 2023 | Sustainability is becoming a priority for many government entities and educational institutions to become more environmentally friendly and help solve climate issues. This Q3 Cover Story includes quotes and stories from our NCPP Partners Fastenal, Walker's Bookstore and Volvo as well as educational partners Deltek and Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council.