Procurement (Core content Sample Clauses

Procurement (Core content. NHS Evidence will provide an appropriate level of resources to lead and manage the procurement process. This will include: Maintaining supplier performance information and intelligence to inform future procurements Ensuring appropriate Framework Agreements are in place to facilitate the most effective possible procurements and supplier/contract management arrangements Planning and leading all procurement process and activities to ensure a timely and well considered approach Drafting specifications, managing evaluation exercises and managing communications with bidders Ensuring equality and transparency of proceedings Observing compliance and legalities Accommodating innovation and securing best possible value Preparing sound and complete tender documentation Considering and establishing reporting, monitoring and payment arrangements Ensuring procedures provide for probity and accountability Applying lessons learned from previous experience