Ms2_Research Procurement Model Interim Release

Abstract

The public procurement of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is important for a number of reasons. Public sector organisations are a large consumer of ICT, and via their procurement power can have significant influence on innovation and competitiveness in the ICT market. The procurement of ICT by public organizations also represents a significant source of the expenditure of public funds. For example, it was estimated that total EU government expenditure for public procurement of ICT was €94 billion in 2007. Estimates of IT spending in the UK public sector in 2010, (estimated as the highest spender in the EU with 23% of EU IT expenditure) are approximately €18 billion per year (Source: Guidelines for Public Procurement of ICT Goods and Services, SMART 2011/0044, 2012).<br> It is therefore, paramount that public bodies know how to procure ICT efficiently and responsibly, promoting competition and innovation in the ICT industry and making the best use of public funds.<br> With the advent of cloud computing, the delivery of ICT services is going through a fundamental change. However, while cloud technology service options continue to evolve, procurement processes and policies have remained firmly rooted in historical practices that are no longer effective. This applies to governments and also to public research organisations, including libraries. In order for public research organisations of all sizes to take advantage of the best cloud market currently has to offer, a more flexible and agile procurement model must be identified and implemented.<br> A procurement model is a document designed to be used as a template. It describes all the steps of the procurement process necessary to purchase goods and services. In this context, cloud services.

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