Planning and lifecycle

ProcurEU definition

The formulation, development and implementation of procurement planning translate the policy choices of the organisation into where and how public procurement should be used to cost-effectively purchase the required supplies, services or works in line with the desired policy impact. The planning should take into account:

• The political and policy priorities of the organisation;
• The relevant policies at national level;
• The adopted budget plans and available resources;
• Whether procurement is the right option to meet the identified need;
• The need to prioritise and manage timelines;
• Potential opportunities and risks in the implementation process.

Interview emphasis / definitons

Planing for the right staff, planning the life of the ordered item, life span planning, planning the time.

Merged definitions

Planning involves the need to priortise and manage timelines with reference to the procurement product and also emphasizes on the available resourses specifically in terms of human resource management. The life span of the ordered item have considerable importance in the whole planning process, including procurement life cycle the potential opportunities and risks involved in its implementation.