Applying to sell to the Council

If you're a supplier looking to provide goods, services, or works, there's a clear process to follow. This ensures fairness and transparency for all tenders.

Look out for opportunities

Check the In-tend Portal and Find a Tender (FTS) for tender details. They outline available opportunities and the steps to participate.

For quotations and tenders over £25,000, we advertise on the In-tend Portal and sometimes in relevant trade press. See current tenders on the In-tend Portal website.

For supplies or service contracts worth more than the threshold set out in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) use the Find a Tender service to search and apply for high value contracts in the UK’s public and utilities sectors. Find a Tender has replaced the EU’s Tenders Electronic Daily from 1 January 2021 for high value contracts in the UK. Visit the Find a Tender website to see a list of high value contracts in the public sector.

Complete all the documents

Our tender documents detail the requirements. Read the specification carefully and complete all information accurately. If a pre-qualification questionnaire is required, you'll need to provide details of:

• your financial and economic standing
• technical capability to fulfil the contract
• your equality, sustainability and health and safety policies
• the history of your company or organisation
• what experience you have in the provision of the tender requirements
• where we may obtain references

Be complete, accurate and on time

Your bid must be complete, accurate, and submitted on time to be considered. Ensure all requested information is provided and submit by the specified closing date. Remember, we don't consider prior knowledge of your organisation in the evaluation process.

If in doubt, ask before the closing date

If you have any queries, contact us before the closing date. Incomplete or inaccurate submissions may lead to disqualification. Late bids are not accepted.