How we buy goods and services
The Council's purchasing arrangements are organised via the
Procurement Section and within service areas (for specialist spends
e.g. IT equipment is arranged by the ITC section).
All contracts must comply with requirements under UK law and the
Councils Contract Procedure Rules, which govern its contracting
activities, procedures for obtaining quotations/tenders and
awarding contracts.
We: -
- Follow procedures that are ethical, environmentally friendly,
accountable and compliant with procedural, legal and international
obligations.
- Seek to achieve continuing improvement in value for money,
based on the whole life costs and quality of goods and
services.
- Help to improve the competitiveness of suppliers and support
the local economy.
Our "value for money" criteria recognise that lowest price is
not necessarily the best solution. Therefore, purchasing decisions,
which will be fully detailed within individual specifications, may,
take into account other factors such as economic, environmental and
social impacts of goods and services both in the short and long
term. We also look favourably on companies that can demonstrate an
awareness of e-procurement facilities and provide good management
information.
We want to achieve common goals by sharing our aspirations with
potential suppliers.
Contact Procurement
Tel: 01304 872334
E-mail: procurement@dover.gov.uk
Listen
PDF
Print
