Below you will find useful links relating to procurement.

4ps (Public Private Partnership Programme)
4ps is the local governement procurement expert, providing advice, guidance and skills development to local authorities undertaking projects, procurement and partnerships. This includes private finance initiative (PFI) schemes, strategic service partnerships and all other forms of partnership working.
 
 
 
Business Link - Practical advice for business
A government-backed initiative to support small and medium-sized businesses across the UK.
 
 
 
Federation of Small Businesses
The FSB is the largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms.
 
 
 
IDeA (The Improvement and Development Agency)
The IDeA is the national body for supporting local authorities and it provides a wealth of case studies and advice for all services, including procurement.
 
 
 
Office of Government Commerce
The OGC works with government to improve procurement and project/programme management. It also works with suppliers to make the government marketplace more efficient and attractive to business.
 
 
 
The Society of Procurement Officers
The Society of Procurement Officers in Local Government (SOPO) engages in a range of activities to promote its strategic purchasing, contracting and supplies functions. Representing over 1700 members, SOPO provides area networks and forums and produces guidance on best practice. Its aim is to advise local authorities throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on all purchasing and supplies matters of national/general interest.
 
 
 
The Voluntary and Community Sector
The Home Office, in conjunction with Office of Government Commerce (OGC), has published new guidance that raises awareness of the value for money that the Voluntary and Community Sector can offer when competing for public contracts. "Think smart - think voluntary sector! Good Practice Guidance on Procurement of Services from the Voluntary and Community Sector" is aimed at a wide range of people inside and outside government.