What do we buy?
Below are examples of some of the things we purchase to support delivery of public services in Burnley.
Works
Construction, materials, demolition, boarding up, development partners.
Goods
Stationery, paper, cleaning products, operational equipment, machinery, printer cartridges, fuel, vehicles, catering, office furniture, protective clothing.
Services
Waste & Recycling collection, agency and temporary staff, printing, consultancy advice, insurance.
How do we buy?
| Value Threshold | Summary purchasing method |
|---|---|
| Less than £1000 | Order placed via e-purchasing system, generally for contracted goods and services. |
| Above £1000 and below £20,000 | Market testing, appropriate to the contract. Advertised through The Chest/ Contracts Finder and/ or trade journals as appropriate. |
| Above 20,000 and below £100,000 | 3 competitive quotes required. Advertisement through The Chest and/ Contracts finder and trade journals as appropriate. |
| Above:£100,000 | Council Executive authority is required to accept Tenders. Tenders are invited; and advertised through The Chest/ Contracts Finder/ Find a Tender and trade journals as appropriate. |
| Above: £189,330 (Goods and Services) | Council Executive authority to accept Tenders and compliance with Public Procurement Regulations 2015 required. Tenders invited, advertised through The Chest/ Contracts Finder/ Find a Tender and/ or trade journals as appropriate. |
| Above: £4,733,252 (Works) | As Above. |