Prioritise user needs, engage with suppliers and make use of emergency and accelerated procedures.
Overview
During an emergency it is essential to buy faster than usual to deliver life-saving and priority products and services. To be able to do this depends on the ability of buyers to:
- quickly identify and prioritise the most vulnerable and at-risk
- develop requirements based on user needs
- find new suppliers and support existing ones
- use flexible contracting and buying approaches designed for emergencies