Business opportunities and procurement
Services
Doing business with the Council - Guide for suppliers
Procurement guidance for suppliers.
How the Council buys goods and services
Information about how the Council aims to provide a consistent basis for the procurement of goods, services and construction works.
Supplying 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 Councils Contract Regulations
Contractor policy update
Finding opportunities to sell to the council
The Council's contract regulations provide that all contracts over £100,000 in value are publicly advertised unless suppliers are invited to tender from an approved list
About this guide
This guide has been produced to assist suppliers who wish to conduct business with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Rules and legislation
As a local authority, there are regulations at a European, national and council level that need to be adhered to. A basic guide follows
Approved and Standing Select Lists
Contracts are awarded through the approved select list system, or by a public advertisement.
Tender procedures
A tender process is required under the Council's contract regulations for all contracts that exceed a value of £100,000
Tender thresholds
A tender process is required under the Council's contract regulations for all contracts that exceed a value of £100,000
Applying for advertised contracts
The contract notice or advertisement will invite suppliers to apply for a procurement opportunity and will state what is required from potential suppliers
Supplier information
Details about what is considered acceptable as supplier information to meet the minimum level and be considered for further participation in the tender process.
Health and safety
The Council has agreed to comply with the requirements of the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) as the minimum safety standard for contractors working for the Council.
Sustainable procurement considerations
The Council has agreed to comply with the requirements of the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) as the minimum safety standard for contractors working for the Council.
Tendering for contracts
The Council has agreed to comply with the requirements of the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) as the minimum safety standard for contractors working for the Council.
Developing business
To ensure value for money and a competitive tender process, the Council cannot favour local suppliers or Small and Medium Enterprises(SMEs) over other potential suppliers
Freedom of information
The Freedom of Information Act (2000) applies to all procurement and procurement related information
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Our contract opportunities are either advertised on our website, in local and national papers, relevant trade journals, or the OJEU where applicable.
Greener business
Become greener can help reduce the environmental impact of your business.
Procurement in the borough
Information about our procurement process including how to find out about tender opportunities.
Community Right to Challenge
How voluntary and community groups, parish councils and local authority staff can bid to run a local authority service.
Winning new business
Information about winning new business including selling services to the Council.
Borough economic profile
Read about business and economic conditions in the borough.