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110	1		_aUnited Kingdom _bAudit Commission _93863
245	0	0	_aBetter buys _bimproving housing association procurement practice _h[electronic resource]
260			_aLondon _bAudit Commission _c2008
520			_aConsiders methods housing associations can use to improve their procurement practices. Addresses spending and efficiency, leadership and procurement skills. Recommends that housing associations proactively identify gaps in their procurement skills; use greater collection and evaluation of information; consider greater use of e-procurement tools; and involve residents to a greater degree. Central government should provide incentives to housing associations to make better informed procurement choices, and increase the scope of the National Change Agent for Housing to allow consortia to offer all types of materials and services. Also makes recommendations for the Housing Corporation and Office of Tenants and Social Landlords.
521	2		_aAdvanced
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651		4	_aUnited Kingdom _y
690			_aMANAGEMENT-BUSINESS MANAGEMENT-PROCUREMENT
690			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-PROCUREMENT AND TENDERING
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/SiteCollectionDocuments/AuditCommissionReports/NationalStudies/betterbuys.pdf _zView the report free of charge at www.audit-commission.gov.uk
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