Business opportunities and Procurement

Procurement guidance for suppliers.

This guide has been produced to assist suppliers who wish to conduct business with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Information about how the Council aims to provide a consistent basis for the procurement of goods, services and construction works.

Companies wishing to be considered for contracts must demonstrate their ability to provide the required goods, services, or works, and they must comply with the requirements of the Councils Contract Regulations

The Council's contract regulations provide that all contracts over £100,000 in value are publicly advertised unless suppliers are invited to tender from an approved list

As a local authority, there are regulations at a European, national and council level that need to be adhered to. A basic guide follows

Contracts are awarded through the approved select list system, or by a public advertisement.

A tender process is required under the Council's contract regulations for all contracts that exceed a value of £100,000

A tender process is required under the Council's contract regulations for all contracts that exceed a value of £100,000

The contract notice or advertisement will invite suppliers to apply for a procurement opportunity and will state what is required from potential suppliers

Details about what is considered acceptable as supplier information to meet the minimum level and be considered for further participation in the tender process.

The Council has agreed to comply with the requirements of the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) as the minimum safety standard for contractors working for the Council.

The Council has agreed to comply with the requirements of the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) as the minimum safety standard for contractors working for the Council.

The Council has agreed to comply with the requirements of the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) as the minimum safety standard for contractors working for the Council.

To ensure value for money and a competitive tender process, the Council cannot favour local suppliers or Small and Medium Enterprises(SMEs) over other potential suppliers

The Freedom of Information Act (2000) applies to all procurement and procurement related information

Our contract opportunities are either advertised on our website, in local and national papers, relevant trade journals, or the OJEU where applicable.

Become greener can help reduce the environmental impact of your business.

Information about our procurement process including how to find out about tender opportunities.

How voluntary and community groups, parish councils and local authority staff can bid to run a local authority service.

Information about winning new business including selling services to the Council.

Read about business and economic conditions in the borough.