What do we look for in a tender?
- Low total cost - this does not mean only a low initial price, but also low running costs throughout the term of the contract. You should consider the whole life cost of supply when putting together your tender
- Quality - suppliers are expected to provide services, supplies and works to a standard of quality that meets the needs set out in the specification
- Support for council policies - for example sustainability, equality as well as health and safety
- Integrity - we expect suppliers to deal with us with integrity and honesty. We do not accept gifts, rewards or hospitality
- Innovation - you are encouraged to be innovative and suggest new ideas to improve the value or quality of our services
Submitting your tender
You must return your completed tender by the deadline given in the invitation to tender. Any tenders received after the deadline will be returned unopened. This is because all tender documents must be opened at the same time to ensure a fair process.
You may be invited to give a presentation or attend an interview as part of your tender submission.