procurement

They claimed that the opaque procurement procedures the government used for infrastructure projects had enriched a few favoured contractors while putting public safety at risk.

A point of contention with the Cheviot Hills cameras is that the neighborhood’s donation to the foundation bypasses the city’s regular procurement policy, which requires a bid process and vetting of vendors.

But the chancellor is reported to be reviewing Whitehall procurement rules to give an advantage to British firms bidding for government contracts.

Victoria Thorpe had a chance to join the project, in procurement, and "jumped at it".

Government procurement cards were designed as a convenient way to make low-value, one-off purchases.