The following websites and documents will provide you with more information on national Procurement strategies and EU (European Union) rules and regulations.
National Strategies
National Procurement Strategy for Local Government
The National Procurement strategy sets out how central and Local Government, working together with partners from the public, private and voluntary sectors intend to set about improving Local Government procurement.
It set out a vision for procurement in the public sector, linked to the Government's vision for world-class public services. Strategic objectives are set in relation to four themes:
- providing leadership and building capacity,
- partnering and collaboration,
- doing business electronically,
- stimulating markets,
- and achieving community benefits.
National Improvement and Efficiency Strategy
The National Improvement and Efficiency strategy sets out how central and local government will provide the support that local partnerships will need to deliver excellent Local Area Agreements.
Concordat for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
This Good Practice Guidance: Small Business Friendly Concordat has been prepared for Local Authorities in support of the National Procurement strategy for Local Government.
The guide provides examples of good practice and explains how Local Authorities can frame and deliver their Procurement strategies in accordance with the principles of the Concordat.
The Concordat is a statement of principles that Local Authorities can deliver in ways that suit their local circumstances.
EU Procurement
Please click on the link below for further guidance on EU rules and regulations.