Our Policy helps us make sure that our procurement:
- follows public procurement regulations
- is fair, ethical and transparent
- achieves value for money
- is sustainable and delivers benefits to society, the economy and the environment.
The policy applies to all purchases, i.e. goods, services (including consultants, advisers and external research) and works. It applies to purchases funded from both capital and revenue and also to goods/services supplied through sponsorship and hire/lease. It is mandatory that The SPCB Procurement Policy applies to all purchases, i.e. goods, services (including consultants, advisers and external research) and works. It applies to purchases funded from both capital and revenue and also to goods/services supplied through sponsorship and hire/lease. It is mandatory that the policy is followed by everyone involved in the procurement process, whether as end-user/customer, purchaser, project team member, budget holder or contract manager.
Find out who can commit to a purchase and what separation of duties is required.
The framework of rules governing SPCB procurement.
What competition is necessary?
Definition of what Value for Money (VfM) means.
The four main elements to ensure SPCB purchasing is conducted responsibly and sustainably.
When is inward sponsorship appropriate and what issues need to be considered?
Principles that apply to our dealings with suppliers.