We use 2 systems to advertise and manage our contracts:
Contracts Finder, a free service for businesses, government buyers and the public
Tenders Electronic Daily (TED), which provides adverts and notices for tenders and contracts subject to EU procurement thresholds
For simple low value purchases we use a quotation procedure, and award business via an official purchase order, or by government procurement card if the order value is under £1,000.
For higher value or more complex work we use a formal tendering process. We evaluate tenders by determining the most economically advantageous offer considering such factors as cost, quality, delivery and environmental impact.
Procurement contacts
Contact details for team members responsible for each procurement category:
GOV.UK