Appendix 7. Scottish Government-- SPD--Procurement Capability Assessment 2009
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/279615/0084174.pdf
High-Level Section Headings
1. Procurement Leadership & Governance
Is there clear direction from the top with clear support for getting best value in procurement? (12 questions)
2. Procurement Strategy And Objectives
Is there a clear, systematic, holistic and well-researched framework to guide the organisation's purchasing decisions? (9 questions)
3. Specification Of Goods And Services
Can the organisation demonstrate a prudent and well-planned approach to defining its supply needs? (7 questions)
4. Sourcing Strategies And Collaborative Procurement
Can the organisation demonstrate a clear understanding of how it can best satisfy its core supply needs? (21 questions)
5. Contract And Supplier Management
Does the organisation manage its suppliers and contracts effectively? (19 questions)
6. Key Purchasing Processes And Systems
Does the organisation have efficient and robust processes and systems to support advanced procurement activity? (13 questions)
7. People
Does the organisation have people with sufficient capability to ensure effective performance? (11 questions)
8. Performance Measurement
Does the organisation have a sound approach to assessing and demonstrating its procurement performance? (9 questions)