Procurement Code of Practice

1.   Introduction

Thanet District Council’s Procurement Code of Practice underpins the Council’s Procurement Strategy and is a step-by-step guide for all purchasing activities providing information, advice and guidance for officers responsible for spending the Council’s money.

The Procurement Strategy 2006-2009 (PDF 246kb) (currently being updated) is a high level view of how to promote effective procurement across the whole organisation.  It outlines what good procurement means in Thanet and details the supporting framework.

The Strategic Procurement Group is the working party that is leading and monitoring procurement changes within Thanet District Council.

The membership includes; Corporate Director, Heads of Service and representatives from Purchasing and Finance with Legal input as appropriate.

Next: Regulatory Framework

• Introduction
• Regulatory Framework
• Project Management
• Options Appraisal
• Code of Conduct for Employees and Councillors
• Preparing to Purchase
• Kent Authorities' Contract Standing Orders and Purchasing Guide at Thanet
• Collaborative and Partnership Working
• Pre-qualification and Accreditation
• EC Procurement Regulations
• Standard Contract Documentation
• e-Procurement
• Sustainability and Best Value

E-mail: contracts@thanet.gov.uk

Tel: 01843 577111