Tender thresholds
The thresholds set out below apply to the requirements for the
external supply of goods, services, or works.
The thresholds will be subject to review and possible revision,
and may be waived by the Council in accordance with the Procurement
Procedure Rules and Contract Regulations.
- less than £5,000: Written quotation not required
- £5,001 - £100,000: Minimum of three formal quotations
- £100,001 - £173,993: Minimum of four
formal tenders, who meet the Council’s minimum requirements
- over £173,993 (for goods and services)
or over £4,348,350 (for works): formal tending in line with
regulations implementing EU legislation
Quotations
For contracts valued at over £5,000, the Council requires that
all quotations be of a formal written nature. Below this threshold
verbal quotations are permitted.
Potential suppliers will be contacted and provided with details,
or a detailed specification, of the goods or services required. The
Council’s request for a quote may require the supplier to provide,
details of the suppliers experiences, references, a work plan, and
fees and a schedule of payment.