Overview
There is a range of methods that we use for buying services, works, and products. The method used will depend on the type of service, work, or product being purchased, the length of the contract, and its value.
For the majority of contracts above £25,000, Nottingham City Council uses an online procurement portal to advertise contracting opportunities; It’s quick, easy, and free to register, and it is an excellent way of being kept informed about council tenders
Register Now at EastMidsTenders - Supplier registration (due-north.com)
Benefits include
- Quick registration
- Automatic alerts when new contracts arise
- Free to use with online help, guidance and technical support line
- Opportunities and information accessible anywhere
Nottingham City Council Procurement Guide for Suppliers
Public money pays for the services, works and products we purchase; therefore, each procurement process aims to achieve value for money, fairness and transparency. It is a requirement of the regulations for contracting authorities to publicise procurement documents electronically.
Commercial and Procurement strategy 2025-2029
As part of the new Procurement Strategy for Nottingham City Council we are conducting a survey to gather your views before the final version is made available. The data gathered will be used solely for the purpose of being incorporated into the final strategy.
The Procurement Act 2023
Public procurement law is changing with new legislation expected to be introduced in February 2025. The Government Commercial function has made the following guidance available to help Suppliers prepare:
- A video message from Gareth Rhys Williams, Government Chief Commercial Officer, for suppliers
- The Procurement Act 2023: A summary guide for suppliers
- Knowledge Drop for Suppliers (1 of 3) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AqPVAKT-bg
- Knowledge Drop for Suppliers (2 of 3) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ8SnElv4_0
- Knowledge Drop for Suppliers (3 of 3) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97xo5P8MK8Q
- The Procurement Act 2023: A summary guide for SMEs and VCSEs
- Knowledge Drop for SME VCSE (1 of 3) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuddEMGJQ74
- Knowledge Drop for SME VCSE (2 of 3) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOF7fCofwyE
- Knowledge Drop for SME VCSE (3 of 3) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JwStIp-H64
- Procurement Act 2023: short guides - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Open Contracting Opportunities
We have several lists of approved Providers that deliver services for the Council, new Providers can join the list at any time. To access the relevant documents and submit an application please click one of the links below:
- Residential and Nursing Care Homes
- Day and Evening Services for Adults
- Care Support and Enablement
- Apprentice Training (The DAAP)
- Care at Home for Adults
- GP - Sexual health services in Primary Care under Locally Commissioned Public Health Services (LCPHS) – 1 April 2022
- Pharmacy based sexual health services under Locally Commissioned Public Health Services (LCPHS) – 1 April 2022
External Frameworks
We also award contracts via external frameworks that have been established by the following organisations, please click the links below for more information:
- Scape Group including EMPA Frameworks
- Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO)
- Crown Commercial Services (CCS)
The Council has created a category management approach toward procurement.
As a result, the purchases we make are category managed under the following groups:
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People |
Commissioned Care, Support, Health, Community and Education Services |
|---|---|
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Places |
Construction, highways and major projects |
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Products |
Corporate and Professional Services, Transport and Environment |
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Housing Services |
Housing (HRA), Commercial and Domestic Heating, Construction Materials, CCTV |
For more information about how we manage our categories, you can access a detailed breakdown.
The Nottingham City Council Procurement Strategy 2018 to 2023 sets out for the supplier market and other stakeholders the aims of the Council that are to be taken forward through our activity over the next five years. It outlines how procurement will use the Council’s spending power to drive our key objectives of citizens at the heart and can be accessed here:
- Click to Download Nottingham City Council Procurement Strategy 2018 to 2023 PDF
Opportunities on our Procurement Plans and awarded contracts too on our Contracts Register, please access the Nottingham Data Hub page here:
- Visit Nottingham Data Hub
We advertise all opportunities and outcomes above the OJEU threshold on Tenders Electronic Daily and all opportunities above £25,000 on Contracts Finder
Our contractors are expected to work in line with our relevant corporate standards, for more information please view the appropriate pages below:
- Equality and Diversity
- Safeguarding Children
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
- Health & Safety
- Environmental
- Modern Slavery
- Data Protection
Initiatives under the Public Services Social Value Act, please refer to the Nottingham City Council Business Charter
Guidance on Social Value and ways to maximise economic, social and environmental benefits in the delivery of goods, services and works, the 'taking account of social value in the award of central government
The Nottingham Jobs Hub offers support to suppliers wishing to recruit new staff, develop their workforce and grow their business,
We also encourage suppliers to engage with relevant local social enterprises as part of their supply chain
For further information, or to get in touch with the Procurement team please email: Procurement Nottingham City Council
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