Procurement is a key activity of the council. We spend around £150m per year on supplies and services. The information provided is based on practices within the council and follows standard practice throughout local authorities and central government.
Our procurement practices:
- are transparent, auditable and reasonable
- comply with all relevant and current EU and UK law and follow best practice
- support the council's strategic priorities throughout the procurement process
- ensure value for money
- promote the development of a partnering approach, whilst ensuring market stimulation and sustainability
- encourage local businesses, smaller enterprises and the third sector to engage with us and compete for council work
Useful documents:
WBC_Procurement_strategy.pdf
Corporate_procurement_guide.pdf
Selling_to_the_council-_a_suppliers_guide.pdf
Equality_and_diversity_in_procurement-_a_suppliers_guide.pdf
Winning_the_Business_presentation_slides.pdf