OGC to be investigated over best value performance

The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) is to come under scrutiny by the National Audit Office to determine whether it is delivering best value.

Under review will be whether government departments' procurement capabilities have improved under guidance from the OGC since its set up in 2000, if OGC is delivering value for money and what more can be done to secure value for money.

Other processes include a survey of government departments and agencies' procurement practices, as well as consultations with suppliers.

OGC currently provides guidance across the government's £14bn procurement programme.

Results of the report are to be published early next year.