Sourcing and selling to the Council

Below are the requirements that are to be met for the different sourcing requirement of the Council.

Thresholds

There are two categories in the sourcing process implemented below Threshold and above Threshold procurements: -

Below Threshold

Procurement opportunities valued above £50,000 are available to respond to on the Councils E-Sourcing portal

Acces the Delta E-Sourcing Portal

To respond to an opportunity, register on the Portal by:

1. Visit Delta E-Sourcing Portal
2. Register as a Supplier
3. This will provide you access to Procurement / Contract opportunities 
4. Respond to suitable opportunities

These opportunities are also made available on the relevant UK Government websites:

• Contracts Finder (for opportunities above £50,000)

Contracts finder 

• Find a Tender service (for opportunities above threshold, see table below)

Find a tender

 Council spending

The Council spends approximately £25 million a year to meet its obligations and on goods, works and services from a wide range of suppliers. Contracts vary from small one-off purchases to large supplies or service contracts. A significant proportion of this is supplied under contract via a competitive tender process to achieve value for money. The Council also uses framework agreements which are pre tendered contracts that are accessible to several public bodies where it represents good value.

One of the key principles of the Council's Procurement is to develop a mixed economy of suppliers, promote partnering arrangements and above all provide value for money. A key Council Corporate Objectives is to "Sustain and promote our local economy" so we are keen to try and make it easier for small and medium local enterprises (SMEs) to trade with the council if it is consistent with best value, and in compliance with procurement regulations.