The latest information and interactive forums on the local government-owned procurement classification standard - ProClass - are available by logging onto their website Opens in a new window.
To view the latest ProClass newsletter visit the ProClass website and click on the 'ProClass Newsletters' link on the left.
Collaborative working is a proven way of finding more cashable savings. However, it is important to have good quality, easily accessible and accurate third-party expenditure information, which can be compared with others on a like-for-like basis.
For the last two years ProClass has been used to enable the London Boroughs to carry out a comprehensive Expenditure Analysis exercise and find new areas for joint contracting, inform our Supplier Relationship Development projects and build accurate business cases.
We have achieved a successful 94% mapping to High and Medium confidence and now have one of the most powerful expenditure databases in the UK public sector. ProClass is still evolving, and people can suggest new ideas or amendments on a forum set up on the website.
There is also a free mapping service where ProClass is cross referenced to coding systems such as UNSPSC, CPV, e-class and non structured lists such as Thompson. Visit the ProClass website and click on the 'ProClass Mapping link on the left.
The ProClass Information pack is still available on line. Hard copies of ProClass packs are available and training and education workshops can be arranged for interested groups. For more details, contact jon.hanlon@londoncouncils.gov.uk.
The packs include:
- Frequently asked questions Opens in a new window
- An LCE/Capital Ambition case study Opens in a new window
- A Procurement Agency for Essex case study Opens in a new window
- A South East Business Portal case study Opens in a new window
- A description of the half-day training workshop Opens in a new window
The pack also contains a CD, which includes:
- The latest version of ProClass Opens in a new window
- A ProClass mapping document Opens in a new window
- A guide to retrospective classification Opens in a new window
- A guide to real-time classification Opens in a new window
- A presentation on ProClass, with notes for speakers Opens in a new window
- A guide to proposing amendments and additions Opens in a new window
Copies of ProClass packs can be obtained by contacting: Mike Smith
Project id: CA50
Theme: Raising the Bar
Status: Active
Contact: capitalambitioninfo@londoncouncils.gov.uk
