Procurement and South Tyneside Council
FAQs
- How do I find out about opportunities to do business with the council?
- Will I have to complete any forms before I am allowed to submit tenders?
- How do I register an interest in council contracts?
- What is e-procurement?
- How do I find out about opportunities to do business with the council?
The North East Purchasing Organisation (NEPO), a local authority purchasing consortium has developed an electronic portal which provides access to information about the procurement activities of all its member authorities in addition to NEPO itself. Information about trading with the council and other authorities in the Northern region and details of contracts with South Tyneside and other authorities can be viewed on this portal.
Top- Will I have to complete any forms before I am allowed to submit tenders?
Any company which expresses its interest in a contract may be required to complete a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire to provide legal, financial and technical information along with information regarding equality and diversity policies and health and safety information. This is to enable the Council to assess the technical ability and capacity, and financial and economic strengths of organisations who wish to tender for Council contracts. It allows the Council to draw up a short list of applicants who will be invited to submit a tender.
- How do I register an interest in council contracts?
The North East Purchasing Organisation (NEPO) is developing an electronic portal which provides access to information about the procurement activities of South Tyneside and other member local authorities. You can find out about forthcoming contracts and register your interest via the 'Suppliers Area' of the portal.
- What is e-procurement?
E-procurement means using an electronic system to buy goods, works and services rather than a paper based system. The Government is keen to see more business done electronically. This means that we'll increasingly be looking to encourage companies to take on board e-procurement and work with companies who can trade electronically. E-procurement won't just be important in your dealings with us - it will help you to work more effectively with other customers and suppliers. If you're a local company we're currently investigating how we can help you take up e-procurement.