Tender processes
The varied needs of the Council are delivered by a variety of suppliers, ranging from the small local enterprise to the multi-national conglomerate. The choice of where to purchase is made on an assessment of what represents best value and will give the right support to the delivery of the Council's services. This is usually done through a tendering process.
Our tendering processes are based on promoting competition within the framework of rules for procurement as determined by EC and UK law
The following procedures are applied
| Estimated Contract Value | Tender Process |
|---|---|
| Up to £5,000 | at least one oral Quotation should be obtained and where possible confirmed in writing |
| Between £5,001 and £10,000 | at least two written Quotations should be obtained. |
| Between £10,001 and £50,000 | at least three written Quotations should be obtained. |
| £50,001 to EU Threshold | Formal competitive tender process based on written specification and the Council’s conditions of contract |
| Above EU threshold | Normally invite a number of competitive tenders, depending on the EU procedure adopted, based on written specification and the Council’s conditions of contract |