Don’t ‘bust a gut’ over 2005 target, says CIPS chair
3 April 2012
Purchasers in local government should not “bust a gut” and rush to meet the government’s target for e-procurement, according to the chair of the CIPS information systems committee.
Ken Cole said it was more important to focus on building a strong business case for establishing e-procurement and for council buyers to not get pushed into decisions they may regret.
“People see the 2005 target looming but must not let it override their decisions,” he said.
“It’s important that councils show they have the intention to fall in line with...