IT Supplier Code of Best Practice

Intellect has developed the first IT Supplier Code of Best Practice.

The Code sets out the standards of professionalism and behaviour that should be most likely to improve the success rate of IT-enabled projects and programmes. The Code was developed following discussions with key Government customers and a wide variety of Suppliers. It consists of Ten Commitments, all of which are focused on actions by the Supplier, although some call for corresponding behaviours by the Customer if the full benefits are to be realised.

The emphasis is on establishing an open and effective relationship as a platform for success, both during the acquisition phase and throughout delivery.

Why the Code is Important

The public sector is a complex environment with a chequered history of delivering successful IT-enabled programmes to cost and time. The Code was developed under the aegis of the Senior IT Forum (a body co-sponsored by OGC, e-GU and Intellect); it represents a major commitment by the industry towards a more mature procurement environment.

The Code gets to the heart of some of the key issues that have inhibited success in the past and it sets out the practical improvements that should be most likely to yield real benefit.

Adopting the Code

Intellect invites all IT companies working in the public sector to adopt the Code and for public sector organisations to recognise the value the Code brings to the procurement process.

In order to gain a deeper understanding of the Code and its implications for companies, Intellect invites organisations to read the guidelines, which accompany the Code.

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IT Supplier Code of Best Practice Guidelines (PDF 213KB)

For more information contact:

Carrie Hartnell
Programme Manager
T 020 7331 2007
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