Procurement is the process of acquiring goods, works and services.

The procurement process spans the whole cycle from identification of needs through to the end of a service contract or the end of the useful life of an asset.

This policy relates to all procurement activities associated with the acquisition of all goods, services or works of any value.

The aim of this policy is to ensure the safety of staff from the purchase of unreliable, untrustworthy or dubious goods, services or works and that goods, services and works are procured efficiently, economically and effectively.