Our aim is to seek value for money on all goods, works and services bought by the council.
We continuously improve the procurement process so as to obtain best value from the contracts we enter into and to minimise the administration costs of buying. We offer guidance, advice and support on all aspects of procurement to all council departments and we administer the council’s Approved List of Contractors.
The unit ensures that all procurement complies with the council’s rules and national and European Law. We control and monitor all major contracts for the procurement of goods, works and services – the council currently spends in excess of £500 million on all contracts – and we promote buying from organisations which provide local employment.