Procurement
Procurement is the method by which all goods, services and works are acquired. This includes everything from day to day purchases of consumables through to the acquisition of strategic services and works irrespective of value. However, Procurement is more than just buying goods and services – it plays an increasing strategic role. Procurement should challenge existing service delivery models and identify and deliver the right model for future service provision.
Three Rivers has a collaborative working arrangement with Dacorum Borough Council for the provision of the Procurement service. Procurement advice and assistance can be provided by the Commissioning, Procurement & Compliance department at Dacorum Borough Council. The contact details are:
Ben Hosier, Group Manager - Commissioning, Procurement & Compliance
Tel: 01442 228000, e-mail: ben.hosier@dacorum.gov.uk
New Contract Procedure Rules became effective in April 2010. A Summary of these can be downloaded below.
The aim of the procurement within Three Rivers District Council is to achieve best value through planned and skilful procurement, in respect of all goods, works and services sought by the council. The Council tries to ensure value for money, fairness and probity in all its transactions. It has a strict set of rules to abide by in its procurement activities, as well as a strategy governing how it approaches buying.
Please find the Council’s procurement strategy which outlines the aims of procurement in line with the Council’s goals.
To assist staff the following pages have been set up to provide advice and guidance on all matters of procurement
E-learning
Procurement toolkit and guides
Tendering templates
The Council has set up a Supplier portal to provide information to suppliers. The Council likes to advertise via this portal wherever possible. http://watfordtrdc.g2b.info/