Doing business with the Council

Companies wishing to be considered for contracts must demonstrate their ability to provide the required goods, services, or works, and they must comply with the requirements of the Council’s Contract Regulations. The aim, where possible, is help firms improve their practices rather than exclude them from tendering. This will increase the Council’s choice of suppliers and will enhance the services provided to the public.

In very general terms, suppliers who wish to work with the Council can expect the following:

the Council contracts under English Law and the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales
suppliers must work to terms and conditions that are acceptable to the Council. For some examples see:
- Service PPP Contract (File size 276 Kb)
- Service Consultants Agreement (File size 76 Kb)
- Partnership Charter (File size 46 Kb)
- IT Contracts and Amendments (File size 598 Kb)
suppliers must not have any convictions for fraud, corruption, serious environmental breaches, or other relevant offences
suppliers must be assessed as financially sound which will depend on the nature of the procurement opportunity
suppliers must have relevant insurances if they are required
suppliers must be willing to provide a parent company guarantee or performance bond as required
the Council may seek references from current or past employers
suppliers must supply evidence of any relevant certificates relating to professional status, quality standards, or environmental standards
suppliers must provide relevant policy statements relating to health and safety, environment, and equal opportunities as requested

More detailed requirements will be included in specific contract documents. For more information about what is important when selling to the Council please view the following documents:

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