What is the Collaborative Procurement mark?
The Collaborative Procurement (CP) mark has been developed as a visual and easy way to signpost where procurement practitioners can find agreements, guidance and best practice that supports the governments procurement programme, leading to value for money savings.
How will the Collaborative Procurement mark be used?
The Collaborative Procurement mark will be used to help signpost to a wide range of audiences across the public sector, where value for money savings can be found.
Who can apply to use it?
Only those public sector bodies which are involved and engaged with the pan government Collaborative Procurement programme, for specific initiatives or outputs which seeks to deliver value to a category strategy can use the mark.
Why is collaboration vital?
Collaboration and savings taxpayer's money has never been so important. The current economic climate means that public spending is coming under increased pressure and scrutiny with all parts of the public sector expected to work together and contribute to significant procurement savings now and in the future.
How will public sector procurers use the mark?
By looking out for the mark, public sector procurers can use it as a signpost to help them find framework agreements/contracts, guidance and best practice that supports the governments procurement programme, leading to value for money savings.
