08 February 2012Sevenoaks District Council spends around £12 million annually on goods and services. The Council's procurement needs are broad, ranging from day-to-day office supplies, IT equipment, building repairs, grounds maintenance or major construction contracts.
All purchasing of supplies, goods and services are governed by the rules and regulations stated in the Council’s Constitution, within the Financial Procedure Rules (
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The Procurement Strategy ( PDF File 84KB file details) is the framework around which the Council's approach to procurement is based.
Further information on doing business with Sevenoaks District Council is contained within the Suppliers' Guide ( PDF File 116KB file details), which provides information on how to become a supplier, the quote and tender process, and e-procurement as well as providing details of key policies to be considered when looking to do business with the Council.
The Council does not maintain an approved list of contractors. When requirements are identified or current contracts are due for renewal appropriate procedures are adopted to enable organizations to be fairly and openly considered.
Current opportunities
Details of Council’s existing and forthcoming contracts can be viewed on the South East Business Portal in the Council’s contracts register pages or on the current contract opportunities pages. Tenders will be advertised according to the requirements of the Council’s Constitution at the appropriate time.
Tips for becoming a supplier to the Council
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Contacting the Strategic Procurement Group
For further information please contact the Council's Strategic Procurement Group:
Call 01732 227000
e-mail procurement@sevenoaks.gov.uk
