For further information, follow
this link to download our
Procurement Strategy.
"Procurement" is the process of acquiring goods, works and
services, covering both acquisitions from third parties and from
in-house providers. The process spans the whole cycle from
identification of needs, through to the end of a services contract
or the end of the useful life of an asset. It involves options
appraisal and the critical 'make or buy' decision which may result
in the provision of services in-house in appropriate
circumstances.
There is a National Strategy for Local Government Procurement which
is available from the
Communities and Local
Government website.