Sustainable Procurement Intervention Now

Presented by Florence McAllisterHead of ProcurementBSO Procurement and Logistics Service

B.S.O. – Procurement & Logistics Service

Provide procurement services to Health and Social Care Trusts, Boards and Agencies in Northern Ireland

»Sourcing»Warehousing / Logistics»Capital Equipping»ICT & E Commerce»Operational Procurement

B.S.O. – Procurement & Logistics Service

Centre of Procurement Expertise N.I. H. & S.C. Bodies required to use a COPE

ISO 9001:2000 EFQM – Silver Award 300 Regional Procurement & Logistics Staff Over £380m managed customer expenditure

Sustainability - Official Thinking Global – Brundtland (1987)

– Development that meets the need of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

EU– Economic growth, social cohesion, and environmental protection must go hand in hand

UK Government– Social progress which recognises the needs of everyone

– Effective protection of the environment– Prudent use of natural resources – Maintenance of high and stable levels of economic growth and employment

Sustainability – Procurement Staff Thinking

(2004) What is your understanding of Sustainable Procurement?– I have never head that phrase – Is this a new word for ‘green’ procurement?

– Will this mean additional work?

Barriers & Constraints (2004)

Procurement Legislation

Additional Process Cost

Additional Supplier Management

Additional Product Cost

Barriers and Constraints(2010)

Procurement Legislation

Additional Process Cost

Additional Supplier Management

Additional Product Cost

Sustainability Procurement Staff

Thinking (2010) NHS Sustainable Procurement Forum:

»England»Northern Ireland»Scotland »Wales

Shared Supply Strategies Social / Ethical Objectives

»Impact on society»SMEs

Economic Objectives»Regeneration»Employment»SMEs

Environmental Objectives»Raw materials»Waste»Pollution

Sustainable Procurement Intervention Now Specification Ts & Cs Evaluation Review

Specification – Have you considered? Yes No N/A

Sustainable Development Policy Challenge NeedInternal/External DriverStrategic Integration

Environmental Impact Use of Natural ResourcesConsumption / Energy UseTransport / Food MilesPackaging Disposal / Waste / Pollution

Social Impact EmploymentPerceived Health GainLocal Development

Legal Impact Open to ChallengeRegulatory Restrictions

Terms and Conditions – Have you considered?

Commitment to Sustainable Supply Network

Supplier Responsibility

Supplier SD Policy

Quality Standards EMS, IIP, ISO

Evaluation – Have you considered?

Holistic Approach to Whole Life Costs

Presenting to Customers

Value for Money Lowest Price

Sustainability

Whole Life Cost

Supplier Debrief

Review – Can you measure?

Measurement Planned V ActualUse Review to Amend Plans

Theory to Practice

Sustainable Development Policy»Challenge Need»Internal / External Driver»Strategic Integration

Environmental Impact»Use of Natural Resources»Consumption/Energy Use»Transport/Food Miles»Packaging»Disposal/Waste/Pollution

Theory to Practice

Social Impact»Employment»Perceived Health Gain»Local Development

Legal Impact»Regulatory Restrictions»Open to Challenge

Theory to Practice

Ts & Cs – For Consideration»Supplier Responsibility»Supplier SD Policy»Quality Standards

Evaluation – For Consideration»Value for Money ?»Supplier Debrief

Practice Vs Theory

Review Planned

Actual

Reported Benefits

Reduction in food miles Reduction in paper orders Recycling of by products Recycling packaging Economic benefits – over £1m Creation of employment opportunities Social and health benefits Reduction in energy use

Questions

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