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OGC is helping Government get more for its money. We're working with departments and other public sector organisations to support their agendas. Our delivery promise, key goals, vision and values are newly focused and will help deliver real change and improvements in public sector procurement.

OGC also has a new look and feel which will, in time, appear throughout the whole website. This page brings you what's new at OGC to keep you informed, involved and inspired.

 

 

Recently updated items

New model terms and conditions of contract

OGC has published refreshed and updated model terms and conditions for goods and services, and guidance, following an open consultation process with stakeholders in Government and the Private Sector. They are recommended for use by procuring authorities in central civil Government. These models embody good procurement practice and are designed for low to medium risk procurements, with values above the OJEU thresholds.

Key changes

These new versions include amended and new provisions that reflect a number of key policy changes in the following areas

  • a new clause allowing assignment of invoices to factoring companies without prior consent, which allows smaller businesses to raise finance more easily
  • explicit clauses around prompt payment and the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act, that encourage good payment practice
  • strengthened data security clauses following the publication of the Data Handling Procedures in Government report (June 08)
  • specific guidance and model clauses for Consultancy contracts 

Further information
Contact the OGC Service Desk on 0845 0004999.

 

Equality brochure

OGC has published a new practical guide -  "Make Equality Count", which clarifies what the existing public sector equality duties mean for public procurement, and how equality related issues can be addressed at each stage of the procurement process in a way that is consistent with EU procurement rules.

PCR Tranche 3 overview report

OGC has today published a third round of Procurement Capability Reviews for the Department of Health (DoH), the Home Office (HO), HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). Each report includes findings and recommendations in relation to the department's procurement capability in nine key areas alongside an Improvement Plan from the respective departments. A Tranche three overview report gives an update on progress to date and next steps.

As part of the 2008 Budget, Government asked Anne Glover to lead a committee to examine what the Government could do to make it easier for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to supply the public sector. The Government has welcomed the recommendations within the Glover Committee's report "Accelerating the SME Economic Engine: through transparent, simple and strategic procurement".

OGc Annual Statement

OGC's Annual Statement 2008 provides a three-year roadmap to achieve  better value for money from the £175 billion Government   spend on third  party goods and services.  It also highlights our delivery successes from  the past year and details our forward operational  focus.

 

Food brochure

 The Food Quality Standards Publication contain
 information on these and other food related subjects that
 can assure customers that Caterers are procuring food;
 that is sustainable and is also efficient.      

Decision making in energy procurement.  The energy market is extremely volatile, with prices varying significantly on a daily basis and dramatic rises being seen over the last 12 months: an 85% price increase against last year is anticipated. You can manage these risks and control costs by ensuring your school adopts aggregated, flexible, risk managed energy procurement.

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Our new mini brochure tells you about who we are and what we do. Find out more about how OGC is helping Government to deliver  best value from its spending.