FAQs

Procurement is another term for buying goods and services. Procurement encompasses the whole process of buying goods and services. It begins when a need is identified and the decision is made to buy. Procurement continues through the processes of risk assessment, seeking and evaluating alternative solutions, the awarding of a contract, the delivery of, and payment for, the goods and services and, where relevant, management of the contract and disposal of goods or transition to other services.

The policy complies with the Local Government Act 1993. 

Effective procurement is important in ensuring councils achieve their objectives, secure value for money and deliver intended benefits to the community. Procurement also comes with risks, such as the potential for waste, fraud and conflicts of interest.

The updated policy better reflects the current trends in the market and captures new legislation such as emergency disaster relief thresholds and modern slavery act.