Procurement and Contracting Procedures PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING PROCEDURES Introduction Procurement and contracting procedures provide information on how to procure goods, services and works on behalf of the COPCC. They also define the minimum processes expected of staff engaged in a procurement process. Before undertaking any procurement, staff are required to read through the Procurement Regulations and ensure they have appropriate professional, procurement, legal and financial advice. Further advice on procurement procedures and contracts is available from the Constabulary Procurement Team as part of the shared services arrangements between the Constabulary and Commissioner. The Procurement Team contacts are available on the internet and intranet. All Relevant Contracts must comply with these procurement and contracting procedures. A Relevant Contract includes arrangements for: the supply or disposal of goods the hire, rental or lease of goods or equipment the execution of works the delivery of services, including (but not limited to) those related to the recruitment of specialist staff, land and property transactions and/or financial and Consultancy Services Relevant Contracts do not include: Contracts of employment which make an individual a direct employee of the Commissioner; Instruction of counsel and external legal advisors; or Grants and funding agreements PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING PROCEDURES Procedures
Procurement and Contracting Procedures PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING PROCEDURES Introduction Procurement and contracting procedures provide information on how to procure goods, services and works on behalf of the COPCC. They also define the minimum processes expected of staff engaged in a procurement process. Before undertaking any procurement, staff are required to read through the Procurement Regulations and ensure they have appropriate professional, procurement, legal and financial advice. Further advice on procurement procedures and contracts is available from the Constabulary Procurement Team as part of the shared services arrangements between the Constabulary and Commissioner. The Procurement Team contacts are available on the internet and intranet. All Relevant Contracts must comply with these procurement and contracting procedures. A Relevant Contract includes arrangements for: the supply or disposal of goods the hire, rental or lease of goods or equipment the execution of works the delivery of services, including (but not limited to) those related to the recruitment of specialist staff, land and property transactions and/or financial and Consultancy Services Relevant Contracts do not include: Contracts of employment which make an individual a direct employee of the Commissioner; Instruction of counsel and external legal advisors; or Grants and funding agreements PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING PROCEDURES Procedures