Procurement Policy
Our Procurement policy outlines how we approach all of our purchasing activities regardless of size and scope.
Procurement Principles
When we buy in goods, services and works we are guided by best practice procurement principles, irrespective of the value and complexity of that procurement which are;
- value for money
- sustainability (social, economic and environmental)
- open and fair competition
- accountability
- risk management
- probity and transparency
- local economic benefits.
Value thresholds and approach
Our approach to the market depends on the amount we are spending: