What is the definition of procurement within the OGC agenda and is it different from ‘acquisition’?
OGC’s definition of ‘procurement’ has been taken from the Gershon Review of Civil Procurement in Central Government. ‘Procurement’ means the whole process of acquisition from third parties (including the logistical aspects) and covers goods, services and construction projects. This process spans the whole life cycle from initial concept and definition of business needs through to the end of the useful life of an asset or end of a services contract. Both conventionally funded and more innovative types (e.g. PFI/PPP) of funded projects are included. This definition is consistent with modern supply chain management practices and that used in the 1995 White Paper (CM 2840) Setting New Standards. The process is not limited to the purchasing function in departments and is inherently multi-functional especially in large, complex and/or novel procurements. There is no difference between ‘procurement’ and ‘acquisition’ from the OGC Gateway perspective. Return to top 2. What’s the difference bet
