Overview
The Sourcing Playbook is best practice guidance aimed at commercial / procurement, finance, project delivery, policy, and any professionals across the public sector who are responsible for the planning and delivery of insourcing and outsourcing services.
It sets out how to make sourcing decisions, and deliver public services in partnership with the private and third sectors with a focus on getting it right from the start.
There are three other sector specific Commercial Playbooks that should be referred to when your procurement fits within their scope:
- Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Playbook
- Construction Playbook
- Consultancy Playbook
Make sure you:
- read the relevant Commercial Playbook and any supporting Guidance Note(s)
- seek legal and commercial advice in the context of specific procurements