NI Public Procurement Policy Handbook

• provide greater clarification of the International and National context within which Northern Ireland Public Procurement Policy operates
• set out more fully the structure and operation of procurement in the Northern Ireland public sector, and
• clarify the roles and responsibilities of key players within the procurement process.

The handbook is not intended to replace an organisation’s policy manual or sector specific guidance, but each Department and Centre of Procurement Expertise should review its policy and procedures to ensure they are consistent with the handbook.

This guidance should be applied within bodies covered by the Northern Ireland Public Procurement Policy. As regards District Councils, the Executive accepts that their different and separate framework of accountability must be recognised and, under existing legislation, compliance with this policy can only be on a voluntary basis. However as is the case for all NI public sector bodies, District Councils are subject to UK and EC Procurement Legislation.

More information and help

For further information please contact:

Telephone/Fax: 028 9081 6518

Email: procure.policy@dfpni.gov.uk