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Key documents for procurement in Kingston
Key documents for procurement in Kingston
Procurement is not just about ‘buying things’; the process of procuring goods, services and partners affects the quality of services we deliver and promotes our key values.
Key policy documents for procurement in Kingston Council include:
The Procurement Strategy
The Procurement Strategy is the overarching document within the Procurement Framework “Everyone Procures” and responds to national and local developments since RBK’s original Procurement Strategy was agreed in 2002. It sets the direction for developing and delivering the aims and objectives of the Council through procurement to ensure the delivery of quality services in the most cost effective and environmentally sustainable way.
The Strategy, which links with a number of Council policies, strategies and procedures, is implemented through Contract Standing Orders and Financial Regulations and supported by a new Ethical Procurement Policy.
Together in Partnership - Doing Business with Kingston Council
The Council has come a long way since the adoption of the first Procurement Strategy in 2002 and the launch of the Contractor Charter in 2003.
We want to build on the success of the Contractor Charter to develop further relationships with our Partners and Suppliers and promote the principles outlined in the Procurement Strategy and Ethical Procurement Policy. We know that it is only by working together in partnership that we can deliver the better services that our communities have come to expect.
This document sets out the principles of our approach and the responsibilities of the Council and Partners.
Everyone Procures – Our Ethical Procurement Policy
The new Ethical Procurement Policy provides an ethical framework for procurement activities.
Its role is to apply the Council’s various policies around sustainable development to its procurements, and thereby to its partners/suppliers. The issues covered include the environment, sustainability, equalities, health and safety, and health and well-being.
Use the following links to find out more about the key strands of ethical procurement:
Whistleblowing Policy
The Council is committed to providing high quality services for residents in the Royal Borough. In order to do this, we aim to create a working environment for staff that is open, fair and honest.
The Council's Whistleblowing Policy has been developed to support staff in their role, whether they are directly employed by the Council or working on our behalf for a partner company or agency.
A full version of the Whistleblowing Policy and Procedure can be viewed by following the link in the navigation to the left of the page
Documents used by the Council in the tender process can be found in the Key Documents for the Tender Process page, which can also be found in the navigation to the left of the page.