Procurement strategy
The Procurement Policy and Strategy of Shropshire Council requires that goods and services purchased by the council represent the best value for money by taking into account whole life costs and quality. Sustainable purchasing meets this requirement. By considering the costs throughout the entire life cycle of product or service, the most economically, environmentally and socially sustainable choices can be made.
Corporate procurement
Shropshire Council spends around £260 million on goods, services and works each year. This sustainable purchasing guide has been designed to promote awareness of the environmental, social and economic impacts of these goods and services, and aims to help all staff involved in council purchasing to integrate sustainability into purchasing decisions.
The attached guidance on 'achieving community benefits and sustainability through procurement' was revised in 2011 as part of our procurement strategy. These guidelines give an indication of how to procure more sustainable products, works or services for both the benefit of local communities and the wider environment.
How to find out more
To find out more about our procurement activities, or to read the strategy and associated guidance, follow the link on this page. There is also a link to information on food procurement and our policies on purchasing food for school meals.