Guidance from other Official Sites
Procurement Guidance from the Office of Government Commerce, National Audit Office and HM Treasury covering Construction Procurement, Procurement Processes and Procedures and Project and Programme Management.
Procurement Guidance from the Office of Government Commerce, National Audit Office and HM Treasury covering Construction Procurement, Procurement Processes and Procedures and Project and Programme Management.
CPD Guidance Notes
Approved by the Procurement Board for use throughout the public sector to assist purchasers to achieve best value for money.
Approved by the Procurement Board for use throughout the public sector to assist purchasers to achieve best value for money.
Twelve Procurement Principles
The 12 Guiding Principles that govern the administration of public procurement.
The 12 Guiding Principles that govern the administration of public procurement.
Current Framework Agreements/Call-Off Arrangements
CPD's current contracts - these Framework Agreements/Call-Off Arrangements are designed to facilitate the call-off of teams to undertake projects as the need arises by means of a secondary competition between the teams appointed to the framework agreement.
CPD's current contracts - these Framework Agreements/Call-Off Arrangements are designed to facilitate the call-off of teams to undertake projects as the need arises by means of a secondary competition between the teams appointed to the framework agreement.
Sustainable Construction Guidance
Guidance on sustainable construction issued to Project Sponsors and Project Managers including Guidance Notes issued by the Sustainable Construction Group.
Guidance on sustainable construction issued to Project Sponsors and Project Managers including Guidance Notes issued by the Sustainable Construction Group.
Policy Framework for Construction Procurement
The key aspects of Northern Ireland Public Procurement Policy particular to construction works and services.
The key aspects of Northern Ireland Public Procurement Policy particular to construction works and services.
Gateway Review 
The Northern Ireland Gateway Review Process is an independent review undertaken at key stages in the lifecycle of a Programme or Project.
The Northern Ireland Gateway Review Process is an independent review undertaken at key stages in the lifecycle of a Programme or Project.
Common Procurement Vocabulary
This EU-wide classification system provides all businesses with easier access to public contracts. A more user-friendly system which takes into account recent developments in technology, making it easier for businesses, including Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Social Economy Enterprises (SEEs), to sell their products and services to public authorities across the EU.
This EU-wide classification system provides all businesses with easier access to public contracts. A more user-friendly system which takes into account recent developments in technology, making it easier for businesses, including Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Social Economy Enterprises (SEEs), to sell their products and services to public authorities across the EU.
EU Thresholds - from 01 January 2010
The EU Procurement Rules apply to public authorities (including, amongst others, Government departments, local authorities and NHS Authorities and Trusts) and certain utility companies operating in the Energy, Water, Transport and Telecoms sectors. The rules set out detailed procedures for the award of contracts whose value equals or exceeds specific thresholds.
The EU Procurement Rules apply to public authorities (including, amongst others, Government departments, local authorities and NHS Authorities and Trusts) and certain utility companies operating in the Energy, Water, Transport and Telecoms sectors. The rules set out detailed procedures for the award of contracts whose value equals or exceeds specific thresholds.
OGC Policy and Standards Framework
An on-line portal to guide you through the key principles and processes of Public Sector commercial activity. It covers procurement, project and programme management and estate management.
New Remedies Directive (2007/66/EC) - OGC Guidance
A link to the Office of Government Commerce Guidance on the implementation of the Remedies Directive which was transposed into UK law on 20 December 2009.
An on-line portal to guide you through the key principles and processes of Public Sector commercial activity. It covers procurement, project and programme management and estate management.
New Remedies Directive (2007/66/EC) - OGC Guidance
A link to the Office of Government Commerce Guidance on the implementation of the Remedies Directive which was transposed into UK law on 20 December 2009.
Construction Procurement Guide
Guidance for Centres of Procurement Expertise on best practice for the delivery of publicly funded construction related procurements...
...currently withdrawn awaiting updating due to the requirements of the Public Contracts (Amendment) Regulations 2009
Guidance for Centres of Procurement Expertise on best practice for the delivery of publicly funded construction related procurements...
...currently withdrawn awaiting updating due to the requirements of the Public Contracts (Amendment) Regulations 2009
Public Procurement Policy
(pdf, 2.86mb)
The revised Public Procurement Policy for Northern Ireland Departments, their Agencies, non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs) and Public Corporations. Also available is the associated Northern Ireland Public Procurement Policy Handbook (PDF, 263KB). (Updated January 2010)
(pdf, 2.86mb)
The revised Public Procurement Policy for Northern Ireland Departments, their Agencies, non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs) and Public Corporations. Also available is the associated Northern Ireland Public Procurement Policy Handbook (PDF, 263KB). (Updated January 2010)
Equality of Opportunity and Sustainable Development in Public Procurement
(pdf, 1.6mb)
The guidance is aimed at policy-makers and procurement professionals, on how to integrate equality and sustainable development considerations into the procurement process while meeting the existing statutory duties in relation to equality of opportunity and sustainable development. The guidance applies to all public sector procurement, including Public Private Partnertship or Private Finance Initiative projects.
(pdf, 1.6mb)
The guidance is aimed at policy-makers and procurement professionals, on how to integrate equality and sustainable development considerations into the procurement process while meeting the existing statutory duties in relation to equality of opportunity and sustainable development. The guidance applies to all public sector procurement, including Public Private Partnertship or Private Finance Initiative projects.
Strategic Procurement - Calculating VfM Savings
(pdf, 169kb)
Defines what a Strategic Procurement Project is and how measuring the Value for Money savings is different from other types of procurement.
(pdf, 169kb)
Defines what a Strategic Procurement Project is and how measuring the Value for Money savings is different from other types of procurement.
Consolidated Directives Summary
(pdf, 36kb)
A summary of the Public Sector and Utilities Consolidated Procurement Directives.
(pdf, 36kb)
A summary of the Public Sector and Utilities Consolidated Procurement Directives.
Procurement Strategy for Construction Works and Services
(pdf, 290kb)
The principles and approaches on which construction procurement will be taken forward by CPD to deliver better public services.
(pdf, 290kb)
The principles and approaches on which construction procurement will be taken forward by CPD to deliver better public services.
[Page last updated:- 06 January 2010]