Sustainable Procurement Tools

Commissioning and pre-procurement

In relevant contracts community requirements should be reflected throughout the procurement process including:

1. in the contract notice;
2. in technical specifications, (which can include the method of producing or providing the goods, works or services you need);
3. as part of supplier selection;
4. in award criteria that can include social and environmental characteristics; and,
5. in the contract award notice

This document will provide guidance on how to apply communities requirements at each stage of the procurement process.

Contract suitability and market capacity to meet a specific requirement need to be addressed on a case-by-case basis. Preliminary market consultation is crucial to be able to determine whether the market is capable of delivering a specific community benefit or whether requiring such would place too large a burden on suppliers. 

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