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Have your say on the role of the internet in procurement processes
Public sector organisations will have a unique opportunity to influence how the Internet and web facilitates the procurement process through a new phase of web research. A survey launched today will be used to gather insight on the role that web technology plays in public sector procurement.
The survey, carried out by OGCbuying.solutions, will evaluate the online assistance used throughout the procurement process. Areas for discussion include procurement roles and responsibilities; procurement behaviour; online behaviour; and classification of sector in which respondents operate. There is also the opportunity to join a discussion panel on the wider issues of the procurement process.
Kathryn Palmer, Customer Research Manager at Buying Solutions commented today: "The feedback from this survey will be used to develop online procurement facilities. With input from consumers, we can make improvements that truly reflect the needs of our diverse range of customers, and the procurement industry as a whole".
The survey will take ten minutes to complete and is accessible online by following the link:
http://www.globaltestmarket.com/survey/s.phtml?sn=127174&lang=E&secid=0692a4&track=2
All answers will be received by independent market research agency Ci Research, in accordance with the Market Research Society Code of Conduct. The survey will remain open until Thursday 18 December 2008.
For more information, please contact the Buying Solutions' Service Desk on 0845 410 2222.
Notes to Editors
OGCbuying.solutions is an Executive Agency of the Office of Government Commerce, which is itself an office of HM Treasury.
It provides public sector procurement professionals with a route to the products and services they need to maximise procurement efficiency and value for money. Its contracts and framework agreements offer substantial savings through significant buying power, economies of scale and strategic partnerships.
Rigorous tendering and evaluation processes ensure that products and services are checked for quality, price competitiveness, fitness for purpose and compliance with statutory requirements. These products and services are available through OGCbuying.solutions' framework agreements, managed services and other procurement arrangements.
More details are available on the website: http://www.ogcbuyingsolutions.gov.uk
