Recommendations to NI Assembley CFP for improving the socio economic impact of public procurement

1. Building capacity to maximise the economic & social benefits from public procurement Change Commitment Culture Competence Confidence Baseline Actions See 2 yr. impact Channels Political training Pan-sector training eLearning & licence to practice Inter-sector placements Embed in senior manager training Champion Political & managerial leadership & ownership Performance manage Content 8 Principles of good commissioning Purchasing/procurement/commissioning Social clauses Legal scope Output/outcome specs. Sourcing strategy options appraisal Procuring for innovation Compare Confirm Continue Communications Key messages: Need for change Skills framework No new guidance Dr Gordon Murray, IDeA, 21 Oct 2009