Procurement 101 - Smart Shopping

🛒 Procurement 101 – It’s Just Smart Shopping!: With Sue Hampshire

Think of procurement like your weekly shop - but with taxpayers’ money.

You don’t grab the first thing you see; you compare, consider, and choose wisely.

That’s what we do - only with a lot more paperwork!

🗓 All staff welcome

Room 118

🌍 Sustainable Procurement = Smart + Kind We’re not just buying stuff—we’re thinking long-term.

💷 Whole life cost: Not just the price tag—think maintenance, updates, and disposal.

Social value: Fair wages, local jobs, and community perks.

Economic value: Helping local businesses thrive.

🌱 Environmental protection: Less waste, lower carbon, more green.