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Approved by Cabinet 10-07-02
DONCASTER MBC
Procurement Best Practice Guide
ACHIEVING OUR FULL POTENTIAL Choosing the best options to achieve Doncaster’s goals and priorities 17-05-02
CONTENTS
Page Introduction…..…………………………………………………………………… 3 The Procurement Process………………………………………………………………..………….… 4 1. Assessment of Need……………...…………………………………………... 4 2. Markets………...…………………………………………………………….…. 5 3. Option Appraisal……………………………………………………….... ……. 7 4. Contract Strategy…………………………………………………….….. ……12 * Partnerships & Partnering…………………………………….………………. 18 5. Green Procurement……………………………………………………… ….. 24 6. Local Suppliers………………………………………………………………... 27 7. Tender Evaluation…………………………………………………………….. 31 8. Project Management…………………………………………………………. 34 * Risk Assessment & Risk Management……………………………………… 39 9. Contract Management…………………………………………………... ……42 Summary……………………………………..…………………………………… 43
Appendix 1 Key Project Activities………………………………………………………………44 Appendix 2 Essential Elements of the Procurement Process………………………………45
INTRODUCTION
This document outlines the major issues to consider when procuring in accordance with best value principles. It covers areas of the procurement process in a best value environment and provides guidance on current best practice. The issues apply equally to the decision-making process for all procurements undertaken by the Council. This guidance should also be used to inform the options appraisal undertaken as part of a Best Value Review. It should be read in conjunction with the Council’s Procurement Strategy, and will be developed further to take account of emerging issues. It will ultimately become a comprehensive manual for use by anyone involved in procurement activities within Doncaster MBC.
THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS
1. ASSESSMENT OF NEED Is there a need for some form of Procurement? 1.1 The essential prerequisite to any procurement process being initiated, is an assessment of the need for the proposed works,...
DONCASTER MBC
Procurement Best Practice Guide
ACHIEVING OUR FULL POTENTIAL Choosing the best options to achieve Doncaster’s goals and priorities 17-05-02
CONTENTS
Page Introduction…..…………………………………………………………………… 3 The Procurement Process………………………………………………………………..………….… 4 1. Assessment of Need……………...…………………………………………... 4 2. Markets………...…………………………………………………………….…. 5 3. Option Appraisal……………………………………………………….... ……. 7 4. Contract Strategy…………………………………………………….….. ……12 * Partnerships & Partnering…………………………………….………………. 18 5. Green Procurement……………………………………………………… ….. 24 6. Local Suppliers………………………………………………………………... 27 7. Tender Evaluation…………………………………………………………….. 31 8. Project Management…………………………………………………………. 34 * Risk Assessment & Risk Management……………………………………… 39 9. Contract Management…………………………………………………... ……42 Summary……………………………………..…………………………………… 43
Appendix 1 Key Project Activities………………………………………………………………44 Appendix 2 Essential Elements of the Procurement Process………………………………45
INTRODUCTION
This document outlines the major issues to consider when procuring in accordance with best value principles. It covers areas of the procurement process in a best value environment and provides guidance on current best practice. The issues apply equally to the decision-making process for all procurements undertaken by the Council. This guidance should also be used to inform the options appraisal undertaken as part of a Best Value Review. It should be read in conjunction with the Council’s Procurement Strategy, and will be developed further to take account of emerging issues. It will ultimately become a comprehensive manual for use by anyone involved in procurement activities within Doncaster MBC.
THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS
1. ASSESSMENT OF NEED Is there a need for some form of Procurement? 1.1 The essential prerequisite to any procurement process being initiated, is an assessment of the need for the proposed works,...