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Key principles of achieving value for money

There are a number of key principles of attaining Value for Money (VFM):

  • Have a strategic approach to procurement
     
  • Make appropriate use of electronic procurement
     
  • Manage procurement risk 
     
  • Develop appropriate contract strategies that are actively managed 
     
  • Develop partnerships and longer term collaboration with suppliers, when appropriate
     
  • Ensure there is reliable procurement financial and management information
     
  • Measure and evaluate procurement performance

 

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            • Develop appropriate contract strategies that are actively managed
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