This Route provides guidance for procurements of relatively low value, risk and a non repetitive nature. If your procurement does not fall within this description or you do not have the authority to procure, please contact your procurement department.
Route One has been designed to be used by staff across the sector who have a requirement and are authorised by their organisation to conduct low value / low risk / non repetitive procurement for goods or services. It is not necessary for staff using these processes to have extensive procurement training, however it is assumed that individuals who are authorised to procure for their organisation have an awareness of the Procurement Act 2023 and any applicable local procurement policies, guidelines and governance arrangements.
The main objectives of the toolkit are:
Before you commence your procurement journey please consider the following points:
If you have answered yes to any of these questions, please contact your local procurement team before proceeding.
Before entering Route One, you may wish to watch our Introduction to Procurement for Non-Procurement Specialists webinar.
Now you are ready to begin Route One of the Procurement Journey. Please ensure the guidance is used in conjunction with the internal governance structure of your organisation.
Start the Route One Journey