Introduction/Executive Summary
This Annual Procurement Strategy has been prepared to support and promote the policies, processes and procedures of an effective procurement approach as reflected in the changing legislative procurement environment and aligned to our existing Organisational Local Outcome Improvement Programme and Strategic Improvement Plans.
In recognition of the changing landscape post Corona Virus 2019, the additional pressures placed on Local Authorities, and challenging resource considerations to manage increasing and developing priorities, a light approach has been taken to the 2024-2025 Strategy review. It is intended that a further review will follow, capturing relevant actions and considerations within the current working environment.
This refreshed strategy sets out the objectives of the Corporate Procurement Team for the period 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025, as required by the Guidance under the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, and in support of national and organisational priorities.
This strategy will support the achievement of the delivery of efficient and effective public services, best value, and aligned to best practice and procurement legislation.
Our aim is to continue to develop and implement an effective procurement approach by:
- Setting out clear strategic objectives
- Embedding a continuous improvement approach to procurement
- Delivering savings and efficiencies
- Maximising opportunities to collaborate, innovate and deliver efficiencies
- Increasing opportunities to Supported Businesses, Social Enterprises, local and SME suppliers to access public sector contracts
- Directing focus on sustainable procurement, including the identification and delivery of community benefits
- Supporting a sustainable economic environment
- Working within the Organisational Net Carbon Zero/Climate Action Plan.