This document discusses strategies for implementing sustainable procurement policies within an organization. It recommends that organizations 1) establish clear sustainable procurement policies endorsed by leadership, 2) develop category-specific procurement strategies and plans, and 3) monitor performance through key performance indicators related to sustainability. The strategies aim to promote sustainability throughout the procurement cycle, engage suppliers in dialogue, and maximize positive impacts.

4. Sustainable procurement policy & management www.idea.gov.uk

6. Strategic procurement management: What’s that all about? www.idea.gov.uk

7. Category strategy Map future procurements Adopt a risk-based approach: Identify the most important categories Develop a clear plan for reducing adverse impacts, and maximising positive impact, with targets Within each business unit designate someone to target a category for improvement Discuss with the supply market future plans & how to minimise/maximise your impacts Specify, by preference, in performance and output standards

9. Maximise contribution throughout the Procurement Cycle 8. Closure / Review Need 1. Identify Need 2. Develop Business Case 3. Define Procurement Approach 4. Supplier Appraisal 5. Tender Evaluation 6. Award Contract 7. Manage Implementation of Contract

10. Utilise Gateway Stages ‘Peer Review’ 4. Supplier Appraisal 5. Tender Evaluation Challenge Challenge Challenge Challenge Challenge Challenge 8. Closure / Review Need 1. Identify Need 2. Develop Business Case 3. Define Procurement Approach 6. Award Contract 7. Manage Implementation of Contract

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