Due to the current financial climate, central government are running initiatives asking councils to ensure they pay their smaller suppliers promptly.
To help these suppliers, from December 2009 the council is offering to pay eligible suppliers in 20 days instead of its standard 30 days payment terms. To be eligible, suppliers must employ less than 50 staff, have a turnover of less than £10 million and register in advance for the scheme. Suppliers can apply for the scheme by completing the web form. Guidance notes for completing the form can be downloaded in PDF format using the link on the right.
All suppliers providing goods or services to Leeds City Council (LCC) must obtain an official purchase order number prior to submitting an invoice. The purchase order number will start with a Z or an S and must be quoted on the invoice to ensure that payment is made within LCC’s contract terms.
A PDF version of frequently asked questions is available to download on the right of this page. If you require further information, please contact the small supplier scheme.