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Explore the New Mercell Community Structure – Country Categories Now Open!News

Hello Connectors,We’re thrilled to announce that the Mercell Community has undergone an exciting transformation! Our newly restructured Community now features country and product-specific categories, making it easier than ever to connect, share, and discuss topics tailored to your unique needs and services. Whether you're navigating local regulations or diving into specific product discussions, there's now a dedicated space for you!While English remains the default language, you’re welcome to discuss in your native language within these new categories. We’ll continue to post articles, blogs, and updates in English, and we encourage English use in General Discussions and the Mercell Tendering and Bidding Groups.Dive in, explore the new structure, and let us know what you think in the comments! Your feedback is key to making the Mercell Community a central part of your procurement journey.Happy connecting

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4 days ago

Jens Erik VaalerCommunity Manager

You can now log in to the Mercell Community using your Mercell Bidding and Tendering CredentialsNews

Hello Connectors,I come bearing good news for everyone! Starting today you can use your Mercell Bidding and Mercell Tendering credentials to easily log in to the Mercell Community!After you click the “Login” button in the top right of the Community page, you will now see a button that reads “Use Mercell Credentials” under “Login with SSO”. Clicking it will bring you to a new page where you can input your login. You’ll then be taken back to the Community page, fully logged in! If you haven’t created a Mercell Community account, this process will create one for you. If you already have an account then you can use your existing login credentials. Please be aware that this process only works for users of the Mercell Bidding/Tendering platforms. If you haven’t been upgraded to the new platforms you can’t use your credentials in this way.If you have any questions about logging in to the Mercell Community, don’t hesitate to reach out or leave a comment down below.

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1 month ago

Jens Erik VaalerCommunity Manager

The Power of Analytics in Public Procurement: A Guide for New Suppliers

Discover how analytics empower new suppliers in public procurement for strategic success Currently navigating the public procurement landscape? You should know that data and analytics is your secret weapon. It's not just numbers - it's a powerful tool that can increase your competitive edge and drive your business strategies forward. And for new suppliers entering the world of procurement, fully understanding the data at your disposal can be transformative.Because by effectively using this data, you can make more data-driven, informed decisions. It also helps you tailor your strategies to today’s market conditions, plus identify emerging trends before they become evident. That way you’ll position yourself to compete much more effectively, and you’ll seize opportunities that others overlook. In this article, we’ll discuss how analytics from platforms like Mercell can redefine your approach to public procurement, helping you thrive in the landscape.In this article:Tackling the challenges

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Jens Erik VaalerCommunity Manager

DFØ 2024 Survey: Public Procurement in Norway – Public Procurement Status and Development InitiativesBlog

Public procurement serves as a driving force in Norway’s public sector, involving an annual expenditure of approximately NOK 742 billion. To ensure that this significant spending is managed efficiently and sustainably, the Norwegian Agency for Public and Financial Management (DFØ) conducts a bi-yearly survey to assess the market’s current state and development initiatives. This year’s 2024 survey offers a well-rounded, behind-the-scenes perspective on the procurement landscape. With a growing interest in participating in the benchmark, over 600 central and municipal agencies, responsible for everything from office supplies to infrastructure projects, accepted DFØ’s invitation.The survey dives into a series of key procurement areas, shedding light on both progress and areas of improvement. From governance, collaboration, competence, digitization, to environmental practices and innovation, DFØ offers valuable insights into procurement strategies and practices. But DFØ isn’t merely observ

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2 months ago

Jens Erik VaalerCommunity Manager

Sustainable Public Procurement leads the way to a Climate-Neutral Europe

Incorporating Sustainability into Your Public ProcurementWith Europe’s binding commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050, public procurement is seen as a crucial element in achieving these goals. In the European Union (EU), procurement is set to account for approximately 14% of the GDP, or around €2 trillion annually. With this kind of spending power, public buyers are in a unique position to drive market transformation, set standards, and equally, demand environmentally friendly products and services. By integrating sustainability, procurement processes can ultimately contribute to climate neutrality. But the power of public procurement doesn’t stop there – it’s a trendsetter too. When governments and public institutions lead by example, it becomes difficult to ignore. Their visible commitment in prioritising sustainability, showcasing it as economically feasible and socially beneficial, can inspire the private sector to jump on the green bandwagon. This not only mainstreams sustainab

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2 months ago

Jens Erik VaalerCommunity Manager

Mercell AI is now available in Norway, Sweden, Finland, and The NetherlandsNews

Dear Connectors, we have great news,Mercell’s embedded AI is now available for Mercell Tendering in Norway, Sweden, Finland and The Netherlands! Thanks to the fantastic efforts of our Tech team, Tender Summarisation and Better Tender Matching have been rolled out in the above countries This marks a significant milestone for our platforms that will bring a lot of value to you, our customer.Our new AI capabilities will break down the complexity of doing public business, and enable you to more easily qualify for tenders that match your services and profile. However, this is just the beginning! We are currently in the process of implementing Tender Summarisation and Better Tender Matching in our Mercell Bidding Platform. We’ll have more information about this implementation at a later date.For now, let’s go into more detail about the new embedded AI features:Tendering SummarisationMercell AI transforms complex tender documents into clear, concise summaries with Tender Summaries. You’ll get

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2 months ago

Jens Erik VaalerCommunity Manager

Mercell advances the public sector into an AI-native environment –Interview with Mercell CTO Ibrahim En-naliNews

Public procurement, whether aimed at enhancing public services or addressing sustainability goals, involves extensive tender documentation. Meeting various requirements, certifications, and regulations leads to significant workload, negotiation rounds, data management, and cost control for both buyers and suppliers. Navigating these complexities in this dynamic environment requires careful management within tight deadlines and often limited resources. The public sector is gradually incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into public procurement, introducing advanced tools and capabilities that streamline the tender process. AI effectively manages large volumes of data, mitigates errors, and improves efficiency, resulting in more effective and streamlined procurement processes. Mercell is a leading public tendering & bidding SaaS vendor leveraging AI to redefine how public procurement operates. In this interview, Ibrahim En-nali, CTO of Mercell, discusses the company’s AI vision,

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Jens Erik VaalerCommunity Manager

Mercell Unveils New AI Capabilities and Supplier Support Services to Enhance Public Procurement PerformanceNews

OSLO, Norway, May 27, 2024 – Mercell, the European Leading tender and bidding platform, is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of new capabilities designed to boost supplier engagement and enhance competition in public spending. Starting in June, Mercell will introduce new AI-powered features along with a new portal aimed at educating and supporting suppliers in their journey to succeed in public business.Background and RationaleCommenting on the need for these advancements, Terje Wibe, CEO of Mercell, stated, "We know from the European Court of Auditor’s report that there in general is too low competition in the public sector. Widely distributed tenders lead to fair and open competition which will often lead to more attractive offers as well as improved quality and service. Given that we are dealing with taxpayers' money, it is crucial for the public sector to maximise value. While we provide a digital platform for buyers and suppliers to do business, Mercell also plays a crucial

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2 months ago

KimiNew Connector

General Discussions

AI used in the Tendering process?

Any of You already using AI in the Tendering - Finance process?AI is an hot topic in discussions within our Tampere University. We have just decided the guidelines and which programs are preferable to be used.We have been using AI for a year now in the process of invoices. AI check that the data is accurant and place of cost are correct. It has been an very educational progress and more projects are coming up.

2 months ago

Jens Erik VaalerCommunity Manager

Welcome

Introduce Yourself to Your Fellow Connectors

Hello Connectors,We wanted to take the opportunity to wish everyone welcome to the Mercell Community, and also set aside a discussion topic where everyone can introduce themselves.Please leave a reply below with a quick introduction about yourself and a few words about what you’re looking for: discussing challenges, learning new best practices, or peer-to-peer support, to name a few.I’ll get started and kick us off:Hello, my name is Jens Erik Vaaler! I’m the Community Manager here at Mercell, and the person in charge of running the Mercell Community. I used to work as a community manager in the video game industry for several years before coming to Mercell. Maybe you’ve even played some of the games I’ve worked on? In my spare time I enjoy archery, playing Magic the Gathering, and (of course) video games.My purpose here in the Mercell Community is to provide you with guidance and assistance, while also making sure everything behind the scenes is working as it should. I’m here to build

2 months ago

KimiNew Connector

General Discussions

AI used in the Tendering process?

2 months ago

Amber van SpijkNew Connector

General Discussions

Aanbestedingsdocumenten inzien van andere aanbestedende diensten

Hi, Het is soms interessant om te zien hoe andere aanbestedende diensten een bepaalde opdracht hebben aanbesteed, door hun stukken in te kijken. Van elkaar kunnen we leren. Ik loop er tegen aan dat dit niet (meer?) inzichtelijk is in Mercell. Ik krijg bij een doorschakeling via TenderNed naar Mercell enkel het ‘voorblad’ van reeds afgeronde aanbestedingen te zien krijg. Weet iemand of deze stukken na afronding van een aanbesteding in Mercell nog openbaar inzichtelijk zijn? En zo ja, waar deze te vinden zijn? Groet, AmberEdit:Hi,It is sometimes interesting to see how other contracting authorities have tendered a particular assignment by looking at their documents. We can learn from each other. I encounter the issue that this is no longer visible in Mercell. When I am redirected via TenderNed to Mercell, I only see the 'cover page' of already completed tenders. Does anyone know if these documents are still publicly accessible in Mercell after the completion of a tender? And if so, wher

3 months ago

RiksfjordMRFKNew Connector

Questions and answers

Will the Customer Community Platform be integrated with all solutions?

Will the Customer Community Platform be integrated with all solutions owned by Mercell, or just the new platform that Mercell is working on?I am curious about how Mercell plan to do solve this in e.g. Mercell MSS.

4 months ago

RandiHNew Connector

Questions and answers

Language

Will this community platform support Scandinavian languages?

4 months ago

RandiHNew Connector

Questions and answers

New Mercell platform

What will the new name be, and when will it be available for testing?

4 months ago

GunnhildNew Connector

General Discussions

Different professional groups?

Are you planning to establish different professional groups?

4 months ago

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