Procurement - how it works at Wyre council
Procurement within Wyre Council must comply with UK law, European Union Directives (International laws) where still appropriate and the Council’s Contract Procedures, which are part of the Financial Regulations and Financial Procedure Rules that form part of the Council’s Constitution.
The Constitution sets out how the council operates, how decisions are made and the procedures, which are followed to ensure that these are efficient, transparent and accountable to local people. Some of the council’s processes are required by the law, while others are a matter for the council to choose.
If the total value of the procurement is above certain financial limits then Wyre Council must advertise the business on the new UK e-notification service, Find a Tender (FTS).
The current UK procurement limits from the 1st January 2024 are:
- Supply and Service contracts over £214,904 (inc. VAT)
- Works contracts over £5,372,609 (inc. VAT)
The above figures are inclusive of VAT at the prevailing rate. The UK procurement laws are in place to ensure that there is no discrimination, equal treatment of all potential bidders/suppliers, fair competition and that all arrangements are open and transparent to inspection. Procurement in Wyre Council is carried out by a number of individual council staff referred to as Spending Officers.