Main Areas of Purchasing

There are five main areas of purchasing:

1.        Goods and services.
2.        Construction and maintenance contracts for property.
3.        Works contracts for civil engineering and highways.
4.        Passenger transport.
5.        Social care provision.

Goods and services

All requirements greater than £5,000 must be advertised on the Council's website.

For requirements below £5,000 an appropriate number of quotations should be obtained. Quotations may be sought verbally but must be confirmed by suppliers in writing. Catalogue prices may be used.

£5,000 to £20,000 requires a minimum number of 3 written quotations in accordance with the Procurement Code procedures and guidelines.

For requirements between £20,00 to £156,442, a minimum of 4 formal tenders or written quotations in accordance with Procurement Code procedures and guidelines.

For requirements greater than £156,442 CSO 5 applies. In the case of open and restricted procedures to which the EU Rules apply, the number invited may not be less than FIVE.

Property Maintenance Contracts

The County Council maintains a List of Approved Contractors within the Property Services Department for the provision of maintenance work such as electrical, plumbing, heating, glazing and fence repairs.

Transport Services

Worcestershire County Council Transport Contracts Team has a 4-year framework set up for the procurement of all transport services via the use of eAuctions.

Transport operators wishing to be included should register their interest to:

Wayne Arthur, Team Leader in Passenger Transport, County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester WR5 2NP

WArthur@worcestershire.gov.uk

Highways and Civil Engineering

Please contact Nick Yarwood, Highways Contracts and Programme Manager on 01905 728648

Social Care Services

Social Care Services will normally be procured via competitive tender or negotiated tenders in accordance with a Best Value approach, which ensures value for money as well as effective outcomes for service users. Please note Social Care Services do not require advertisement in the OJEU as detailed under goods and services above.