A deep dive into the OECD's 2025 landmark report on AI adoption across government contracting, from fraud detection to automated bidding, and the challenges that remain. 13% of GDP in OECD countries 54% of AI solutions target pre-tendering phase € 4.15B audited by Brazil's AI in 2023 8 days average audit time (was 400 days) Public procurement is one of the largest and most complex functions of governments, accounting for roughly 13% of GDP in OECD countries. Amid persistent

AI Is No Longer a Future Consideration—It’s a Present-Day Imperative In 2025, artificial intelligence has become the strategic engine of procurement, redefining performance, sustainability, and competitiveness. While adoption is accelerating among large enterprises, many SMEs risk being left behind. The question is no longer  if  you should act—but  how soon . Transformative Procurement Change 1. From Tactical to Transformational: AI in Action Across industries, AI is lifting

Introduction As organisations worldwide accelerate their adoption of AI-driven procurement tools, the convergence of sustainability, ethics, and technology governance has never been more urgent. Today’s procurement leaders stand at a pivotal crossroads: the choices we make in leveraging technology will define not only our operational performance but our social and environmental legacy. This publication explores the latest global trends in AI procurement, the challenges we mus