Procurement is the process of acquiring goods, works and services.
This process means obtaining 'best value for money' - choosing the bid that offers the best combination of 'whole life costs and benefits to meet the customer’s requirements.'
This is not necessarily the lowest initial price option, as assessment of the ongoing revenue/resource costs, as well as initial capital investment, if applicable, will be considered.
Our requirement may include social, environmental and other strategic objectives, which will be defined at the earliest stage of the procurement cycle. The principle is for best value for money at the award stage to select the bid that best meets the requirement.
Our procurement strategy incorporates:
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Ensuring that rules, regulations and proper practices are in place to safeguard us from maladministration in the letting of contracts.
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Ensuring due consideration is given to equality and diversity standards and objectives, so that all products and services purchased meet the relevant statutory regulations and locally set standards.
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Ensuring due consideration is given to health and safety, so that all products and services purchased meet relevant safety regulations and standards.
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Ensuring that the General Manager considers issues of sustainability, to the extent that it is permissible to do so.
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Ensuring value for money at the least possible cost to the environment and wherever practicable, to focus on:
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Specifying products which are less environmentally-damaging.
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Promoting greater use of renewable sources.
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Encouraging suppliers to use environmentally friendly packages throughout the production process.
For additional information please either email procurement@wokingham.gov.uk or see the useful links for procurement section for more generic procurement guidance.
