Supplier Guide – How to work for the Council
We are keen to develop how we work with current and potential contractors and suppliers. This guide has been produced to draw together all the useful information that will help you better understand what we do, why we work in the way we do and how you can do business with us.
Application for approved list status
We spend millions of pounds each year on goods, works and services from the private sector. The vast majority of this expenditure is covered by formal contractual arrangements for which invitations to tender are publicly advertised.
If you want to find out more about current and forthcoming tender opportunities or wish to apply for approved list status please visit our supplier and contract management system (SCMS) website by logging on to scms.alito.co.uk (without www).
For further details please download the SCMS promotional leaflet and the SCMS 'how to' guidance for suppliers document.
SCMS case studies
The SCMS is now in to its fifth year after going live in June 2006. A series of case studies have been produced by suppliers which detail their experiences of using the system which you may find useful.
Purchasing cards
Purchasing cards are now our preferred method of payment. If you would like further information regarding purchasing cards please call 0113 2475046 or email purchasingcards@leeds.gov.uk.
Equality in procurement - a guide for contractors
This document includes general information on race relations, disability discrimination, sexual discrimination and the relevant legislation. It also gives examples of good equality practice on site and gives details of the council's own equality policies. It is designed to give contractors an overview of equality issues and what we will expect them to demonstrate.
Examples of questions that might be asked and questionnaires that might be used are also published.
Passport to safety
This passport contains some general information on health and safety and safe working practices. It also provides information on the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS).
Guidance on sub-contracting
This guidance note is aimed at ‘prime’ (main) contractors who sub-contract part of their work out to other businesses. It is intended to provide best practice guidance on the working arrangements you should be looking to implement and operate under to ensure sub-contractors are treated fairly.