Procurement Policy
The procurement process spans the whole cycle from identification of needs, through to the end of a services contract or the end of the useful life of an asset.
"Procurement" is the process of acquiring goods, works and services, covering both acquisition from third parties and from in-house providers. The process spans the whole cycle from identification of needs, through to the end of a services contract or the end of the useful life of an asset. It involves options appraisal and the critical 'make or buy' decision which may result in the provision of services in-house in appropriate circumstances.
There is a National Strategy for Local Government Procurement which is available on the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
The Council also has it’s own Procurement Strategy and E-procurement Strategy.
You can find details of the Council contracts that are either currently up for renewal or are planned for the future at our Procurement Portal.