Procurement Strategy

Procurement is defined as the purchase or lease of good, works and services for use by the Council to provide services in an effective, efficient and economic manner.

We are trying to use more local traders and business however we also have to be able to demonstrate that we are getting best value for our council Tax payers.

We are committed to reducing the costs of procurement by the use of Electronic procurement and payment methods.

The Council already pays all of its invoices electronically through BACS and a growing proportion of goods are ordered on line. The Council also uses procurement cards to minimise transaction costs and pay suppliers quickly.

One thing to note is that the Council requires its official order number to be quoted on all invoices. So if you are asked to do work for us do make sure you ask for this number otherwise your payment may be delayed.

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