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Sustainable Procurement National
Action Plan: Flexible Framework
Paul Hinsley
Sustainable Procurement Manager
“AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH”
Flexible Framework
Five key themes, across 5 levels
• People
• Policy, Strategy &
Communications
• Procurement process
• Engaging suppliers
• Measurement & Results
LEAD
ENHANCE
PRACTICE
EMBED
FOUNDATION
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
Progression Levels 1-5
Level 5
Flexible Framework Targets
Governments Sustainable Development Strategy for UK
to be a leader in SP by 2009:
• 2007 all public sector organisations to reach level 1 by
the end of April.
• 2009 all public sector organisations to reach level 3 of
the Flexible Framework with Leadership (Level 5) in at
least one area by December 2009.
The flexible Framework is one of the areas which will be assessed
by the Audit Commission when carrying out their Comprehensive
Area Assessment on the Council.
Foundation :Level 1, People
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Sustainable procurement Champion identified
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Key procurement staff have received basic training in sustainable
procurement principles
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Sustainable procurement is included as part of a key employee
induction programme
Embed :Level 2, Policy Strategy & Comm’s
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Review and enhance sustainable procurement policy, in particular
consider supplier engagement
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Ensure it is part of a wider sustainable development strategy
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Communicate to staff, suppliers and key stakeholders
Practice: level 3, Procurement
process
• All contracts are assessed for general sustainability risks and
management actions identified
• Risks managed throughout all stages of the procurement
process
• Targets to improve sustainability are agreed with key suppliers.
Enhance: level 4, Engaging Suppliers
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Key suppliers targeted for intensive development
• Sustainability audits and supply chain improvement programmes
in place
• Achievements are formally recorded
• CEO involved in the supplier engagement programme.
And Finally !
Lead, Level 5
Measurements and Results
• Measures used to drive organisational sustainable development
strategy direction
• Progress formally benchmarked with peer organisations
• Benefits from sustainable procurement are clearly evidenced
• Independent audit reports available in the public domain.
SPTF Spend Priorities
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Construction
Health & Social Work
Food
Uniforms & Textiles
Waste
•Pulp, paper, printing
•Energy
•Consumables, office equip
•Furniture
•Transport
- Local Authorities to identify own priority areas
Risk Based Toolkits
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Expenditure
Environmental impact
Socio-economic impact
Existing activity
Scope to do more
Reputational risk
Summary
Team Objective
Procuring the future link
can be sent to you.
“Good procurement is sustainable procurement” (ergo is smart procurement)
Any Questions?