e-Procurement

e-Governance is a key Government initiative that aims to use new technologies to deliver better quality and more accessible services, e-procurement targets have been set in the National Procurement Strategy.

Surrey Heath have developed cost effective methods of delivering e-procurement and have worked with a number of suppliers to implement low cost on-line ordering and e-payment solutions. Surrey Heath will use e-procurement tools that are appropriate for its size and business fit.

The following e-procurement tools are used:

• Purchasing cards
• BACS payments
• Supplier hosted web catalogues
• On-line ordering of goods e.g. stationery and office supplies, computer hardware and consumables
• Electronic requisitioning and ordering
• On-line EU Contract notification and award notices