There is a great deal of competition for Thurrock Council's contracts and using this guide does not guarantee that any organisation will win Council business. However, the guide should help suppliers offer informed quotations and tenders in response to business opportunities with the Council.
The Council is committed to open, transparent and fair processes. As part of this commitment, the Council has produced this guide to help potential suppliers, including small and medium enterprises and voluntary and community organisations, to understand the process of selling to the Council. It explains the legal requirements that define how the Council conducts its procurement process, how suppliers can work with the Council, where suppliers can find out about Council contracts, how the Council contracting process works and where to look for more public contract opportunities and additional information.
The Council recognises that procurement provides an opportunity for achieving multiple objectives and in particular the role procurement can play in improving economic, social and environmental welfare in Thurrock. The Council will use procurement activity to help meet the authority's strategic objectives and achieve community benefits.
The Council looks for quality goods, works and services at a cost that gives the best overall value for our taxpayer's money. If your business can provide this, then the Council wants to know about it.
Thurrock has a long and celebrated history; having played a vital role in the defence of the region, the capital and the realm.
Situated within the heart of the Thames Gateway in South Essex, just to the East of London, this thriving borough encompasses huge swathes of green belt country, with 18 miles (29km) of Thames frontage. The area's unique riverside location and vast natural resources are the key to its past and future development, growth and success.
Thurrock's economy has historically been driven by the presence of several large sectors - transport, logistics, port functions and retail account for a substantial part of the current economic landscape.
Thurrock has been considered a gateway between Britain and the rest of the world for decades and this still holds true today - DP World's presence in the borough is testimony to that.
Alongside these areas of peace and beauty, Thurrock is also home to one of the largest shopping complexes in Europe. All of this is just 40 minutes from the heart of The City.
The Thames Gateway corridor is Europe's largest regeneration programme 50 per cent of which is being delivered in Thurrock. This status brings many opportunities but also some significant challenges - 26,000 new jobs and 18,500 new homes by 2021.
The Procurement Services team at the Council is a dedicated resource of professional Procurement Officers provided through the Strategic Services Partnership. The team works alongside the Council's officers to promote good practices within all directorates.
| Title | Head of Procurement Services |
|---|---|
| Address |
2nd floor, Civic Offices New Road |
| Town |
Grays Thurrock |
| Post Code | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Email address | procurement@thurrock.gov.uk |
| URL | www.thurrock.gov.uk/business |
| Telephone | 01375 652207 |
| Fax | 01375 652251 |
The Council does not keep approved supplier lists for any of its purchases or contracts but does have contracts and agreements in place with various suppliers for some types of purchases. These suppliers have been subject to selection and award procedures.
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