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Procurement by the public sector offers opportunities on behalf of both citizens and taxpayers to make a clear contribution towards a more sustainable procurement approach. The purchasing power of large organisations offers a powerful route to implementing sustainable development principles at all stages of the supply chain.
As discussed previously when looking at sustainable buildings, the Sustainable Procurement National Action Plan was published in 2006 to use the considerable purchasing power of the government estate to move towards a more sustainable economy through stimulating the market for more sustainable goods and services. It provides a flexible framework that allows organisations to assess the quality of their procurement activity and gives a clear route map to better performance. It identifies areas for priority spend where attention should be focused, and it provides specialist toolkits and expert advice and support for public sector procurers.
The National Action Plan’s rationale and its framework for action are of direct relevance to FE procurement activities. The action plan therefore provides a valuable resource.
As discussed previously when looking at sustainable buildings, the Sustainable Procurement National Action Plan was published in 2006 to use the considerable purchasing power of the government estate to move towards a more sustainable economy through stimulating the market for more sustainable goods and services. It provides a flexible framework that allows organisations to assess the quality of their procurement activity and gives a clear route map to better performance. It identifies areas for priority spend where attention should be focused, and it provides specialist toolkits and expert advice and support for public sector procurers.
The National Action Plan’s rationale and its framework for action are of direct relevance to FE procurement activities. The action plan therefore provides a valuable resource.
