Who does the buying?

Senior Managers (Heads of Service)/Project Officers/ Managers (Middle Managers)

Tender/ Quotes:

  • Requests for Quotes
  • Open Tender
  • Restricted Procedure/ Selection Questionnaires (where appropriate)
  • Negotiated Procedures/Competitive Dialogue
  • Frameworks/Dynamic Purchasing Systems

(47) Council Buyers in 7 Service units

e-purchasing:

  • Frameworks and Contracts 
  • Requests for Quotes (low value)