Standard Policy Format
Standard Policy Format
1. Purpose
The GROUP establishes a standardized process for acquiring goods and services, aimed at optimizing
value for money across all purchasing activities while ensuring efficiency, cost optimization, purchasing
power, risk management, compliance and control.
2. Scope
[The areas of work that this policy will cover. People and departments that will be impacted. People
who need to know the policy]
3. Definitions
[Unique terms that by being defined, add to the reader's understanding of the policy]
Terms Definitions
Term Definition of the term
5. Process or Procedures
[List of procedures that directly support this policy]
6. Policies
[Other policies set out to prevent misconduct and other violations. They should include Conflicts of
interest and corruptions]
Updates
Version Date Created Changes
[Version Number] [DD/MMM/YYYY] [Short updates/changes]
Approval
APPROVER POSITION DATE SIGNATURE
Name Position [DD/MMM/YYYY]
APPENDIX 2: EXAMPLE 2
APPENDIX 3: EXAMPLE 3
[Any lengthy or complex reference information that would disrupt the flow of the other sections.]