How we buy goods and services
We spend over £180million each year on works, goods and services.
We must follow UK government procurement rules to encourage:
- competition
- transparency
- equal treatment of suppliers
Our suppliers
We have a wide range of suppliers to make sure we get the best value for money. This means we don't just accept the lowest initial price. We also look at:
- quality
- whole life cost
- environmental impact
- social impact
All awarded contracts are monitored by a contract manager to ensure performance and delivery.
Our procedure
Public Contract Regulation (PCR) thresholds apply within our procedures for buying goods and services. For details, go to GOV.UK: Public procurement policy.
| Total contract value | Our procedure |
|---|---|
| Up to £25,000 | Ask for at least 1 written quote |
| Over £25,000 up to £75,000 for goods and services, Over £25,000 up to £500,000 for works |
Ask for at least 3 written quotes |
| Over £75,000 up to the PCR threshold for goods and services, Over £500,000 up to the PCR threshold for works |
Carry out a formal competitive tender process |
| Over the PCR threshold | Carry out a formal competitive tender process – following PCR rules – and advertise on the government's Find a Tender service (FTS) |
Approved supplier lists and bespoke contract lists
We do not keep approved supplier lists for any purchases, nor do we set-up bespoke contract lists.
Contact us
Our procurement team manages purchasing and suppliers.
Procurement team
Thurrock Council, Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, RM17 6SL