What is best-value procurement?
3 April 2012
Q: I am responsible for procurement in a local authority and need to produce a best-value procurement strategy to meet government requirements. What should I include in it?
A: Andy Davies, head of procurement at Surrey County Council writes: It’s been said that good procurement lies at the heart of best value. The aim of your procurement strategy should be to set out how your authority will purchase and deliver best-value services.
You will need to be clear on overall policy regarding service delivery - whether services will...