The Public Procurement Helix

Public procurement in Government doesn’t just purchase products, services and projects - over time it has the capability to compound its effects, strengthening our economy, or quietly eroding it.

I’ve been exploring this dynamic as a simple systems model: The Public Procurement Helix.

The traditional cycle of ‘Spend > Deliver > Review’ maintains a status quo.

Lowest cost procurement can put pressure on suppliers, and communities, as quality drops.

A strategic procurement approach that binds in social and sustainability value to public sector can help to support growth in local economies, creating a virtuous cycle that improves communities.