ABOVE THRESHOLD PROCUREMENT Clause Samples

ABOVE THRESHOLD PROCUREMENT. 3.10.1 An above Threshold procurement is any contract that has a proposed value above the Threshold for the type of contract being procured (see 3.1) and is not an exempted contract (see 3.11). 3.10.2 This includes any contracts that are awarded as Framework contracts or Concession contracts. 3.10.3 Any Above Threshold procurement process must be led by the Joint Procurement Service. 3.10.4 Budget Holders must not engage with suppliers without first engaging with the Procurement Service. Any preliminary market engagement must adhere with Legislation (see 3.6). 3.10.5 The Procurement Lead shall ensure that all necessary steps are followed to ensure compliance with Legislation in respect of above Threshold procurements. 3.10.6 The Procurement Lead, where they are not the Head of Procurement or Senior Procurement Officer, shall seek approval of their proposed procurement plan from the Senior Procurement Officer.