In order to ensure the best use of public money we need to be smarter in how we procure the things we need. Where another public body has a contract we can use, it meets our requirements and offers value for money we should use it. Where there is none then we may need professional advice on how to let our own.
This toolkit provides signposts to other public buying organisations who have contracts we can use and bodies that can provide professional procurement services and tendering support. A simple checklist highlights the common issues and pitfalls we need to address and there is also advice on preparing specifications and complying with legislation.
NALC is committed to supporting its members in achieving value for money contracts whilst minimising the resources needed to do so.
This piece of work was commissioned by NALC’s Larger Councils’ Committee and drawn together by Shar Roselman, Town Clerk Newport Pagnall.
The toolkit is here
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