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Our procurement aims

1. What do we procure 3. Becoming a potential supplier
2. Our procurement aims 4. Current procurement opportunities

At NHS 24 we aim to make a positive impact upon the communities we serve, our economy and the environment through our procurement activity. Our goals are outlined in our procurement strategy and cover three key areas.

Transparency

We have a duty to be open and clear in how we advertise and award contracts.

We will:

  • maintain a register of contracts and publish it on the internet
  • notify decisions to suppliers where they have been unsuccessful, giving reasons
  • provide relevant information to suppliers if they request further information

This will help to widen the pool of potential suppliers which will enable us to achieve value for money.

Sustainability

As we procure goods and services we aim to promote sustainability. This means meeting our needs in a way that achieves value. This value can be social, economic and environmental.

Social

We will:

  • make procurement decisions using long-term rather than short-term cost and benefit considerations
  • consider how procurement decisions can positively impact upon communities
  • support skills development amongst our suppliers

Economic

We will:

  • encourage small and medium busineses and third sector bodies to become potential suppliers
  • promote innovation by buying only what is needed

Environmental

We will

  • maximise opportunities for re-use and recycling
  • specify environmental and social standards through the procurement process, to influence supply chains and drive innovation
  • ensure procurement supports a reduction in resource use, CO2 emissions and waste

Fairness

Our procurement must be undertaken to the highest ethical standards and with fairness to all potential suppliers.

We will:

  • make no charge to suppliers for participating in the procurement process
  • ensure that our approach to equality and diversity is reflected in our procurement procedures

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