> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement/-MB3yM1RMC1i8iNc-VYj/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement/-MB3yM1RMC1i8iNc-VYj/overview.md).

# Overview

### Circular economy intervention points along the procurement journey

![Image: Circular economy procurement framework overview](/files/-MHB5d2inrQN5yZnS1hl)

### Procurement journey explained

**Strategy:** On identifying a business need, this process supports the decision logic that should be explored before launching the sourcing activity.

**Sourcing:** Incorporating the circular economy principles across the sourcing activity, this process aims to educate and spark ideas for sourcing products and materials in a way that adopts and incentivises the best circular practices.

**Management:** On entering into a circular economy partnership with suppliers, this process helps manage continued performance and ensure mutual value generation.

### Procurement steps explained

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Needs" %}
**Needs:** This step involves confirming the sourcing need, validating its objectives with internal stakeholders, and mapping out the related risks and opportunities.

**The circular intervention points include:**

1. [Leveraging strategy](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement/-MB3yM1RMC1i8iNc-VYj/sections/1.1-leveraging-strategy)
2. [Tactical decisions](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement/-MB3yM1RMC1i8iNc-VYj/sections/1.2-tactical-decisions)
3. [Risks and opportunities](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement/-MB3yM1RMC1i8iNc-VYj/sections/1.3-risks-and-opportunities)
4. [Internal buy-in](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement/-MB3yM1RMC1i8iNc-VYj/sections/1.4-internal-buy-in)
5. [Achievable circularity](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement/-MB3yM1RMC1i8iNc-VYj/sections/1.5-achievable-circularity)
   {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Tender" %}
**Tender:** This step includes defining the tender criteria, analysing the market and long-listing the suppliers.

**The circular intervention points include:**

1. [Data collection](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement/-MB3yM1RMC1i8iNc-VYj/2.-tender/2.1-data-collection)
2. [Longlisting suppliers](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement/-MB3yM1RMC1i8iNc-VYj/2.-tender/2.5-longlisting-suppliers)
3. [Criteria for technical items](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement/-MB3yM1RMC1i8iNc-VYj/2.-tender/2.2-criteria-for-technical-items)
4. [Criteria for biological items](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement/-MB3yM1RMC1i8iNc-VYj/2.-tender/2.4-criteria-for-biological-items)
5. [Criteria for packaging](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement/-MB3yM1RMC1i8iNc-VYj/2.-tender/2.3-criteria-for-packaging)
   {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Go to market" %}
**Go to market:** This step includes shortlisting the suppliers and then executing and managing the tender process.

**The circular intervention points include:**

1. [Shortlisting questions](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement/-MB3yM1RMC1i8iNc-VYj/market/3.1-shortlisting-questions)
2. [Briefings on circular economy](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement/-MB3yM1RMC1i8iNc-VYj/market/3.2-briefings-on-circular-economy)
   {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Evaluation" %}
**Evaluation:** This step involves evaluating the responses to the tender and clarifying the proposals.

**The circular intervention points include:**

1. [Evaluation process](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement/-MB3yM1RMC1i8iNc-VYj/evaluation/4.1-evaluation-process)
   {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Selection" %}
**Selection:** This step is about selecting the supplier by focusing on value creation opportunities.

**The circular intervention points include:**

1. [Selection process](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement/-MB3yM1RMC1i8iNc-VYj/selection/5.1-selection-process)
   {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Contract management" %}
**Contract management:** This stage is about the ongoing supplier performance review and management to ensure mutual value generation.

**The circular intervention points include:**

1. [Performance review](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement/-MB3yM1RMC1i8iNc-VYj/contract-management/6.1-performance-review)
   {% endtab %}
   {% endtabs %}

### How to use this resource

You can either click on the circular intervention point on the menu on the left, or go through the entire resource by selecting 'Next' below.