Procurement programme
We currently spend around £100 million on the
procurement of services, works and goods each year. Effective
procurement is seen as key to meeting the changing needs of
our customers and getting the best value for money.
What is procurement?
Procurement is the purchase of goods and services from another
party e.g. stationery, energy or contracted out services such
as building maintenance, security, major IT systems and
construction projects.
Key aims:
- Improve the way procurement works, both corporately and in
partneship with others
- Re-negotiate current contracts, as appropriate, or tender for
new contracts to ensure we get better value for money and have
a clear and transparent process
- Analyse and challenge our current purchasing trend to ensure
taht we achieve customer satisfaction and
the best value in terms of cost and quality
- Consider alternative ways of managing and delivering
procurement projects in partnership with other organisations, both
within Peterborough and other local government authorities in the
surrounding region
Key benefits:
- Significant reduction in our carbon footprint as procurement
excellence reduces demand for consumable resources such as
energy
- Reduction in the number of deliveries to our premises
- Better value for money: contract savings of over £2 million
over a three year period
- Improved relationships with suppliers
- Fit for purpose products and services
- Reduction in the time and money spent on procuring new
contracts
Contact details
email - businesstransformation@peterborough.gov.uk