The Strategic Procurement Unit

The Strategic Procurement Unit, formed in late 2004, offers advice to staff and suppliers on all aspects of procurement and contractual matters.

The team, led by the Head of Strategic Procurement, is working to make the Council's procurement processes and procedures as efficient and user-friendly as possible to make the maximum possible savings for the Council.

The Strategic Procurement Unit’s objectives are outlined in the Corporate Procurement Strategy 2004 to 2007 (see documents table below).

What rules apply to Plymouth City Council procurement?

Plymouth City Council staff must follow the rules outlined in our Contract Standing Orders (see attachment below) when purchasing goods, works or services.

The main points to be aware of are explained in our Simple Guide to Contract Standing Orders (see documents table below).

We ask that staff contact us if they intend to procure goods or services valued above £75,000.

Advice for businesses looking to supply Plymouth City Council

Plymouth City Council welcomes competition from new and established suppliers, both large and small. We will always endeavour to obtain the best value for money for the Council and effectively for Council tax payers. Please read our guide to Doing Business with the Council for advice.

Procurement and equality of opportunity

Plymouth City Council is committed to meetings it legal duties under the six strands of equality. Our aim is to eliminate discrimination, promote equality of opportunity and promote positive relations in the delivery of all services. The Council is responsible for meeting its duty on all functions, including those which are carried out by an external supplier. All organisations wishing to provide services on behalf of the Council must be able to demonstrate that all reasonable practicable steps are taken to allow equal access and equal treatment in employment and service delivery for all.

Documents

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	Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Concordat - our adopted concordat (formal agreement) for small and medium sized enterprises. File format Adobe Acrobat (pdf) - 36.2KB
	Sustainable Procurement Strategy - our adopted Sustainable Procurement Strategy 2007 to 2010. File format Adobe Acrobat (pdf) - 960.7KB
	Contract Standing Orders - an outline of the rules that Plymouth City Council staff must follow when purchasing goods, works or services. File format Adobe Acrobat (pdf) - 64.5KB
	Whistleblowing Policy - this policy applies to all employees and contractors working for the Council. File format Adobe Acrobat (pdf) - 100.8KB