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The General Secretariat of the Tender Board urges the use of modern technologies
The General Secretariat of the Tender Board participated with the world in celebrating the International Day of Creativity and Innovation, which falls on April 21 of each year. The United Nations General Assembly adopted this day in 2017; In order to raise awareness of the role of creativity and innovation in finding tangible solutions to economic, social, and sustainable development problems.
The Innovation and Development Department in the Project Follow-up Office of the General Secretariat of the Tender Board represents an effective model in employing creative thinking and innovation techniques in line with Oman Vision 2040, which aspires to achieve comprehensive and sustainable growth in all sectors. To enhance the prosperity of the national economy. The Innovation and Development Department of the Project Follow-up Office of the General Secretariat of the Tender Board also works to develop and implement enriching initiatives and programs whose main goal is to raise the efficiency of government operations and improve local content.
The commitment of the Project Follow-up Office was also demonstrated through its continuous endeavor to improve the efficiency and quality of planning and implementation of government projects to ensure quality and speed of implementation, reduce change orders, and adherence to approved budgets in accordance with an effective framework for developing project efficiency. The Innovation and Development Department at the Project Follow-up Office works to review specifications, standards and regulations related to government projects and conduct studies on them. Preparing studies and research, encouraging innovation and spreading awareness in the field of project management, and preparing and developing a database of lessons learned from government projects. Studying the technical proposals and initiatives received from government agencies regarding projects and the technical aspects associated with them, and setting efficiency standards and indicators for implementing government projects.
In addition, supervising the preparation and development of guiding methodologies, specifications, systems and regulations necessary for project management in government agencies, and following up on initiatives and quick gains to improve their efficiency. Providing advice on issues related to the technical qualification of national cadres working in project management offices to ensure raising the level of their performance, and developing the necessary procedures to ensure review of the project stages.
The Innovation and Development Department of the General Directorate of Tenders also integrates creativity and innovation into tenders, as it worked to develop aspects of tenders by: improving supply and demand processes and accelerating procedures using modern technology such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing to improve the efficiency of operations and improve results. And applying practices that enhance transparency in performance. To ensure its integrity.
It encouraged bidding companies to provide innovative solutions, by incorporating innovation requirements into the tender requirements. It also improved the terms of contracts to encourage cooperation and evaluate expected results, and developed sustainable partnership strategies with companies and other parties to enhance the capabilities of implementing projects with high efficiency and in thoughtful and innovative ways. It also promotes diversity and inclusion by implementing policies that encourage the participation of diverse companies and individuals to enhance inclusion and achieve the best results.
The General Secretariat of the Tender Board seeks to integrate the requirements of creativity and innovation into tenders through several methods, including: defining standards for creativity and innovation by including clear criteria for them in tender documents, such as the ability to provide new solutions or innovative technology. Providing opportunities for competitors to submit creative proposals during the tender stage, such as workshops and consultative meetings. Encouraging companies to submit their inquiries and communicate with the department on an ongoing basis, to better understand project requirements, and build collaborative relationships with competing companies or other entities such as universities and research institutions. To exchange ideas and develop common solutions.
The celebration of the International Day of Creativity and Innovation celebrates the bright minds that contribute to the development of their societies and their tireless efforts to build a better future for future generations. And creating innovative solutions that help the world achieve sustainable development and confront global challenges.