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Office of Government Commerce

About the Office of
Government Commerce

The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) is an office of HM Treasury, responsible for improving value for money by driving up standards and capability in procurement, from commodities buying to the delivery of major capital projects, maximising the effective use of 60% of Government spending and a £30 billion property estate.

A new Government strategy launched in January 2007, Transforming Government Procurement, highlighted the central importance of procurement in delivering high-quality public services and best value for money.  OGC is tasked with delivering this transformation, and with driving up standards and procurement capability across central Government.

  • Setting procurement standards and monitoring performance and capability;
  • Developing a cadre of skilled procurement professionals across Government;
  • Driving value for money through collaborative procurement;
  • Playing a stronger role in the successful delivery of major projects;
  • And improving management and use of the Government estate.

Collaborative Procurement

OGC helps the public sector get better value on goods and services across a wide range of categories.

Estates

OGC's High Performing Property programme will be the firm basis against which delivery of a transformed government estate will be measured and reported.

Government Procurement Service

The Government Procurement Service (GPS) is the professional group representing government procurement specialists.

Policy and Standards framework

Welcome to the Policy and Standards Framework, a new on-line portal to guide you through the key principles and processes of public procurement

Products and Services

OGC offer a range of products and services which covers the best practice methodologies on a range of topics.

Programmes & Projects

OGC offers guidance to improve the way the public sector manages programmes and projects.


OGC Gateway management reviews identify risks to programmes and projects and ensure that you deliver them on time and on budget. Government Relocation and Asset Management - streamlining the civil service and improving management of the civil estate. Centres of Excellence in programme and project delivery through your departments, agencies and non departmental public bodies. Programme & Project Management (PPM) Specialism helping developing careers. Key OGC products in the programme and project delivery chain include ITIL, PRINCE2, M_o_R and MSP.

Procurement policy supporting the implementation of European Union directives. Commodities, construction and facilities management procurement. Sustainable procurement. Efficiency Programme, eProcurement and eAuctions, improving supplier relationss and developing Best Practice, OGC works with the public sector to achieve efficiency, value for money and successful delivery of government projects. Expert advice, knowledge sharing by providing specialists, either as consultants or interim managers for your programme and project management.