Sustainable Procurement National Action Plan: Flexible Framework

Paul Hinsley

Sustainable Procurement Manager

“AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH”

Flexible FrameworkFive key themes, across 5 levels

• People • Policy, Strategy & Communications• Procurement process• Engaging suppliers• Measurement & Results

FOUNDATION

Level 1

EMBED

Level 2

PRACTICE

Level 3

ENHANCE

Level 4

LEAD

Level 5

Progression Levels 1-5

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.

Flexible Framework Targets

Foundation :Level 1, People

• Sustainable procurement Champion identified

• Key procurement staff have received basic training in sustainable procurement principles

• Sustainable procurement is included as part of a key employee induction programme

Embed :Level 2, Policy Strategy & Comm’s

• Review and enhance sustainable procurement policy, in particular consider supplier engagement

• Ensure it is part of a wider sustainable development strategy

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Expenditure• Environmental impact• Socio-economic impact• Existing activity• Scope to do more• Reputational risk

Summary

Team Objective

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by December

2009

“Good procurement is sustainable procurement” (ergo is smart procurement)

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