12. e-Procurement

"E-Procurement" describes the use of an electronic system to acquire goods, work and services and payments from third parties.  The solutions currently available on the market include:

• Complete “end-to-end” procurement systems that are integrated with financial back office systems.
• Stand-alone modules used to seek tenders or quotations (known as e-Sourcing).
• Web based systems that enable ordering from approved catalogues (e-Marketplaces).
• Other web-based systems such as e-Auctions.
• Procurement cards for ordering and payment.
• Payment through BACS and CHAPS

This is a changing market and TDC are keeping abreast of new solutions that are appearing via our involvement with Kent Connects and the South East Centre of Excellence (SECE).
 
Any supplier to the Council must ensure that they adopt the technical drivers facing e-Government by using the standards emerging from e-GIF which provide a framework for integration between disparate systems.  The following link details the standards: http://interim.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/govtalk/schemasstandards/e-gif.aspx

When entering into any new contracts – you should always consider what options are available for e-procuring and work with suppliers to promote adoption.  Always ensure that any supplier contacts the Purchasing Department for up-to-date advice. 

• 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