Procurement - supplying the council

Procurement is the process of acquiring goods, works and services from both third parties and in-house providers.

On these pages you will find all the information and advice you need to do business with us.

Public procurement legislation - the Procurement Act 2023

New legislation is now in effect that directs the way the public sector buys goods and services. The Procurement Act 2023 applies to all procurements which have been published after 24 February 2025

Social value

The Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 requires public sector organisations who commission and procure services to think about how they can secure wider social, economic and environmental benefits

Additional information