Procurement
Our objectives
Our procurement follows some key objectives:
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Obtaining maximum value for money in contracting for the goods and services that enable the department to deliver its business objectives.
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Enhancing the competitiveness of the supply base.
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'Value for money' means the optimal combination of costs, service delivery and quality.
Open for e-business
We are particularly interested in lowering the cost of the procurement process; we are committed to doing business electronically for the benefit of all.
As a first step along this road, we use the Government Procurement Card (VISA) for low-value orders. We encourage suppliers to accept payment in this way - and it is likely to be a requirement for many future contracts.
Open for business with small firms
In support of the Government's commitment to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) the CC strongly encourages SMEs to bid for contracts they believe they could fulfil.
Prompt payment
The CC aims to reduce invoice payment times to five working days and all valid goods and services invoices received are paid as soon as they have been authorized by the CC officials responsible for the contract. We are applying this policy to all suppliers of goods and services but will not be changing our existing contractual terms and conditions.
