A service of the UK Government set up to provide guidance and support on the purchasing of legal and sustainable timber in the UK. The website contains a considerable amount of guidance and resources for public procurers.

An independent, not-for-profit organisation helping companies, government departments, non-governmental and civil society organisations to achieve the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources.

Official UK central government guidelines for the procurement of legal and sustainable timber by public authorities. This includes model text for inclusion in specifications and contracts.

A growing set of GPP criteria for many product and service groups, developed in consultation with the EU Member States.
Some criteria have been translated into all EU languages. Others are only available in English

European Commission GPP homepage, run by DG Environment, containing criteria, guidance, case studies and more from across Europe

A Guide produced by the US Responsible Purchasing Network (RPN), on how and what to purchase in terms of carbon offsets. Although produced for a US audience, the guide contains information relevant internationally.

This guide, published by the French Ministry of the Economy, Finances and Industry, provides information on the sustainable procurement of medical supplies and equipment. Topics examined include the use of standards, choice of technical specifications and criteria, and addressing the full life-cycle of products.

Guidance produced by the UK Office of Government Commerce (OGC) on the application of the competitive dialogue procedure in pubic procurement. Aimed at UK procurers, the guidance will be of interest to procurers from across Europe

Central government bodies in the UK are obliged to purchase sustainable and legal timber, as laid out in this policy. Since April 2010, this has included specific social criteria. The Central Point of Expertise on Timber (CPET) provide free advice and tender templates.