Product Data > Procurement

The MTP supports UK Government policy on sustainable procurement by publishing a time series of product standards in the Performance Standards Information Base (PSIB). Data from the PSIB can be incorporated in procurement specifications or used to inform suppliers of potential future specification requirements.

 

Here are some useful links to UK Government websites and others on sustainable procurement policy and strategy:

 

  • ‘Procuring the future’ – The Sustainable Procurement Task Force (SPTF) National Action Plan, published in June 2006.
  • The UK Government Sustainable Procurement Action Plan (PDF) incorporates a response to the above SPTF report and is a key part of the Sustainable Operations on the Government Estate, SOGE, setting out a strategy for the way forward.
  • The current ‘Quick Wins’ are available on the sustainable development website. These are a set of sustainable specifications for a range of commonly purchased products; specifically designed for procurers.
  • ‘Transforming Government Procurement’ – an HM Treasury publication that unveils a range of public procurement reforms to equip the UK in next decade with the capability to deliver world-class public services.
  • See OGCbuying.solutions (public sector procurement agency). This agency provides access to more than 500,000 products and services for the UK public sector. The site includes a section on ‘Quick wins’.
  • SPIN – Sustainable Procurement Information Network – a ‘one-stop’ website, dedicated to supporting local authorities, for information relating to the sustainable procurement agenda.
  • The European Commission’s Green Public Procurement (GPP) web site. This website contains various publications, toolkits, guidelines and reports on green public procurement.
  • ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability. This is an international association of local governments and national and regional local government organisations that have made a commitment to sustainable development. See their Guidance and Specifications for sustainable procurement.