Procurement Policy and Guide

The objective of the Policy is to ensure a consistent, efficient and best practice approach to procurement across the Comhairle. 

The aims of the Procurement Policy are to:

• Ensure that all individuals involved in the procurement of works, goods and services have a clear understanding of what is required of them;
• Protect the Comhairle and the officers involved from the considerable risks associated with procurement not being properly conducted; and
• Ensure the outcomes as detailed in the Comhairle's Procurement Strategy are achieved.

The Sustainable Procurement Policy aims to:

• Set the policy themes which underpin sustainable procurement;
• Ensure that all individuals involved in the procurement of goods, works and services have a clear understanding of their role and what is required of them; and
• Ensure the outcomes, as detailed in the Comhairle’s Procurement Strategy, are achieved.

An action plan to promote sustainable procurement has been produced for 2013/14 using the Scottish Government's Flexible Framework.

The Procurement Steering Group has approved a Procurement Guide which contains information on how procurement should be carried out. 

The guide uses the Scottish Government Procurement Journey as the process to be followed when a tendering exercise is required.