Procurement

Buying technology and software

Get approval to order IT equipment and technology goods, such as headsets, monitors, mice, keyboards and software licences.

Buying research services

Find out how to get help with your research projects and access insights into Essex residents to help plan and deliver services.

Mandated contracts (pre-approved suppliers)

Mandated contracts are pre-approved suppliers that all employees should use to buy items and services that are frequently needed. When you need to buy something, check whether your need can be met using an existing contract. 

What to consider before starting a procurement activity

Check whether any special conditions may apply before buying goods or services for the council.

Low risk purchases between £10,001 and £100,000

What you need to do if you're buying low risk goods or services with a contract value of between £10,001 and £100,000.

Very low risk purchases under £10,000

What you need to do if you're buying very low risk goods or services with a total value of less than £10,000 (ten thousand)

Procurement policies, procedures and responsibilities

The council's procurement strategy, service offer, category chart, policy and procedures when buying goods and services.

Procurement waiver process

The procurement waiver process is needed if you have to buy something outside of the usual procurement and commercial rules.

Medium and high-risk purchases over £100,000

Medium risk and high-risk purchases cover all planned spends of more than £100,000 (one hundred thousand) in total, including possible extension periods and VAT.

Procurement contract management

Contract management is about making sure the original requirements and objectives of the contract are met.

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