Doing business online

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What is e-procurement?

This is the use of electronic methods at every stage of the purchasing process, from the identification of requirement through to payment, and potentially to contract management.

Electronic enablement of the purchasing process can be specifically identified as:

e-sourcing – tools include the use of e-tendering systems, e-RFQs (requests for quotations/evaluations) and e-auctions.
e-procurement for transactional purposes – tools include marketplaces using techniques such as e-catalogues.For further information about electronic procurement go to website: www.ogc.gov.uk
e-marketplace - the county council subscribe to the IDeA Marketplace, a world class procurement system and electronic trading environment formed in partnership with e-Government Solutions (EGS). For further information go to website: www.idea.gov.uk
e-payment – tools include e-purchase cards, e-invoicing and self-billing.

View the document E-procurement at Nottinghamshire County Council [PDF 319KB]

What are the benefits of e-procurement?

E-procurement makes use of the internet to conduct transactions between buyers and suppliers.

Conducting electronic business at Nottinghamshire County Council offers many benefits over paper-based processes including:

ease of use
improved commercial relationships with suppliers
efficient management of departmental supply chains
reduced process costs for both buyers and suppliers
automated record-keeping
improved management information.

How does e-procurement impact upon the County Council’s current procurement strategy?

The Government stipulates that all councils should have a system in place, such as an e-marketplace, that enables them to procure goods and services through the internet by 2005. Therefore, the introduction of electronic sourcing and purchasing provides the catalyst for this County Council to redefine its procurement strategies and maximise the benefits.

How can I find out more about Nottinghamshire County Council’s e-procurement activities?

The e-procurement team is part of the County Council’s Corporate procurement unit. The e-procurement team has been specifically set up to promote the business-to-business purchase and sale of supplies and services over the internet. They will set up projects that enable both the County Council and its suppliers to reduce costs associated with the procurement process and the cost of normal commercial trading. E-procurement also supports the Government’s procurement targets to make it possible for all local authorities to transact business electronically by 2005.

For more information contact the e-Procurement team.

Products and services available on the e-marketplace

The list below will be updated as new products and services come onto the e-marketplace:

Industrial cleaning equipment and consumables
non-food catering supplies
office furniture - including furniture storage
paper merchants
protective clothing
site contractors equipment
stationery
supply of overhead projectors
work wear.

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