The Authority’s second Corporate Procurement Strategy, and has been developed to build upon the progress achieved via the First Strategy and to direct the Authority’s procurement activity until March 2010.

It recognises the importance of procurement in securing best value for money for the Authority, and illustrates the ways in which the procurement function will support the delivery of the Council’s strategic objectives, key themes and values (as detailed in the Corporate Strategy and Community Strategy). The Strategy also links to National Assembly for Wales initiatives, including “Making the Connections” and  “Delivering Better Services for Wales” (October 2004)

The Key Challenges will be regularly reviewed to ensure that the Authority continuously improves its procurement activity, taking into account any changes to legislation, all relevant national drivers, and the views of all stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.

The purpose of this Strategy is to promote effective procurement across the Authority. It sets out a framework within which the procurement function can evolve, and contains specific and real targets for improvement.