Published: January 2017 www.procuraplus.org Creating Guidance and Templates for Market Engagement in Cornwall Engaging throughout the procurement cycle Image: pixabay.com Procura+ Participant: Cornwall Council Policy/approach: Creating a robust approach to engaging the market throughout the commissioning and procurement cycle Targets/aims: Increase understanding of a range of market engagement techniques across Cornwall Council. SUMMARY ? Suppliers are crucial partners in the procurement of sustainable goods and services. ? To procure effectively, procurement officers need to understand the market. ? Market engagment requires an investment of time and resources, thus to be effective, the right technique at the right time for the right products must be

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