May 30, 202618 min
Government agencies are accelerating digital modernization efforts, creating new opportunities for software vendors that understand how to position themselves early in the procurement process. In this episode of This...
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This Week in Procurement
Hosted by Abby Souffrant · business · EN
About this Podcast:
This Week in Procurement™ (TWIP) is a weekly broadcast that breaks down what state, local, and education (SLED) agencies are buying, so small & medium sized businesses can stop guessing and start positioning. Each episode delivers a clear snapshot of active opportunities, buying patterns, and practical next steps you can use immediately. Whether you are brand new to government contracting or ready to grow a consistent pipeline. Expect: Top 5 Contracts of the Week Weekly Tips Regional Forecast Trends Dear Abby New episodes weekly.
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What is This Week in Procurement about?
This Week in Procurement™ (TWIP) is a weekly broadcast that breaks down what state, local, and education (SLED) agencies are buying, so small & medium sized businesses can stop guessing and start positioning. Each episode delivers a clear snapshot of active opportunities, buying patterns, and practical next steps you can use immediately.
Who hosts This Week in Procurement?
This Week in Procurement is hosted by Abby Souffrant. The show has published 15 episodes to date.
What has This Week in Procurement covered recently?
Recent episodes include "5 Government Software Opportunities You Should Be Pursuing Right Now | TWIP 20" (30 May 2026, 18 minutes), "Health is Wealth | TWIP Ep 19" (21 May 2026, 17 minutes), and "Leadership & Executive Coaching | This Week in Procurement Episode 17" (7 May 2026, 11 minutes).
How often does This Week in Procurement publish?
This Week in Procurement publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 14 minutes across 15 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on This Week in Procurement?
Booking probability for This Week in Procurement is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. This Week in Procurement requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. This Week in Procurement's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch This Week in Procurement?
The strongest fits for This Week in Procurement are Government & Politics. This Week in Procurement has a business audience.
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Abby Souffrant hosts This Week in Procurement, a business podcast with 15 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #19
Health is Wealth | TWIP Ep 19
May 21, 202617 minHealth is wealth and this week, government buyers are investing in healthcare, clinical services, therapy, counseling, and medical supply vendors who can help communities get healthier, safer, and better supported. In...
May 7, 202611 minFor the first time, host Abby Souffrant dedicates an entire episode to one fast-growing government contracting category: leadership and executive coaching . This episode is for executive coaches, leadership consultants...
May 6, 20269 minStop submitting bids you aren't positioned to win. On This Week in Procurement , host Abby Souffrant breaks down the latest in state, local, and education government contracting to help you see the signals before the...
Episode #15
Contracts for Reels are Real | TWIP Ep 15
Apr 22, 202613 min📣 Episode Highlights: The "Reels" Revolution: We explore how California is leading a shift toward mobile-first citizen engagement by contracting for platform-native, short-form video content. Regional Market Engines...
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Episode #14
TWIP 14 | High Value Contracts on the Rise
Apr 17, 202614 minStop waiting on the sidelines for budget certainty and start winning. This Week in Procurement is your essential weekly outlook on state, local, and education (SLED) government contracting opportunities. Hosted by Abby...
Episode #13
TWIP 13 | Stop Bidding on RFPs
Apr 8, 202613 minIn this episode, we unpack why “more RFPs = more wins” is one of the most expensive myths in SLED growth and what to do instead. We walk through a practical lens you can use to decide which opportunities deserve your...
Apr 3, 202612 min📣Welcome to another episode of This Week in Procurement, your weekly guide to state, local, and education (SLED) government contracting. This week, host Abby Souffrant breaks down record-breaking opportunities across...
Mar 27, 202611 minThis Week in Procurement: AI Pilots, Multi-Million Dollar Media, and Regional Trends Host Abby Souffrant explores five standout government contracting opportunities across the United States. This episode breaks down...
Mar 18, 202614 minMost vendors are chasing the same crowded contracts in the same big states. Meanwhile, government agencies in places like Connecticut, Maine, and Idaho are posting high-value opportunities with almost zero competition...
This Week in Procurement
This Week in Procurement | Ep 9: The Great Digital Modernization Surge
Mar 12, 202612 min27,583 new government contracts dropped between February 27th and March 5th. Most vendors didn't see a single one. This week Abby breaks down five live SLED opportunities across EdTech, climate communications, AI...
This Week in Procurement
This Week in Procurement™- Ep. 8 | "Someone Else is Getting Paid"
Mar 6, 202611 minRight now, a contract is being awarded in your state. Not to the most qualified vendor. Not to the biggest company. To the one who showed up. Episode 8 is about that gap between vendors who are ready and vendors who are...
Episode #7
This Week in Procurement™ - Ep. 7 | "27,000 Contracts & You're Still Waiting on a Perfect RFP
Mar 5, 202612 min27,583 new government contracts dropped this week. Most vendors didn't notice. We did. This week Abby is back breaking down five opportunities you can actually go after right now, plus the RFI strategy that too many...
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Episode 6 Deep Dive | Top 5 Contracts: Snack Machines, Social Work & Why ChatGPT Won't Win You the Bid
Feb 23, 202636 minThis week, Abby Souffrant of A&L Business Solutions is back in the saddle for a deep-dive pod companion to the This Week in Procurement broadcast and she's not holding back. From a surprising (and slightly...
Feb 19, 202611 minAre you positioned as the "fix it now" vendor? This week on This Week in Procurement , host Abby Souffrant breaks down five hand-selected government contracting opportunities across the country that are open and ready...
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