Procurement Plans, Policies & Practices
Ongoing Workplans for 2008/ 2009
Effective procurement is crucial for achieving the Trust’s Procurement Strategy 2008-2013 and in particular to secure best value public service. It can also help the Trust meet its wider objectives of supporting businesses, helping the regeneration of the local economy, reducing administrative costs and minimising the Trust’s overall impact on the environment. The Trust aims to continually improve procurement processes and work with the supply base to minimise the costs of buying for the Trust and ensure that contracts provide value for money for the Trust, and deliver a fair deal for suppliers.
The Supplies Department has the following main responsibilities:
- Providing a professional supplier service to Bradford District Care Trust.
- Tendering and managing of NHS contracts, and high value complex contracts.
- Working collaboratively with other NHS Organisations.
- Supporting SME.
- Publication of notices required under EU Procurement Regulations.
- Ensuring compliance with all NHS, National and European Legislation.
Small and Medium Sized Enterprise (SME)
Bradford District Care Trust is committed to delivering its Procurement Strategy. The Strategy refers to working with small and medium sized enterprise (SME). Bradford District Care Trust recognises the important contribution that small businesses can make to the delivery of public services and the vital role these businesses play in the national and local health economy. Graham Beck, FInstLM, MCIPS Head of Supplies