ART - Strategic Procurement in UK Local Government: The Role of Elected Members JoPP 2007

The document discusses the role of elected members in strategic procurement in UK local government. It emphasizes the importance of a structured approach to decision-making in procurement and suggests that strategic procurements should involve the collaboration of the executive, scrutiny, and officers. The document provides a suggested mix of roles for each of these stakeholders in the procurement process. It also references various sources and studies related to strategic purchasing and best value in local government. Overall, the document aims to provide guidance on how elected members can effectively contribute to strategic procurement decision-making in local government.