Mandated contracts (pre-approved suppliers)

Buying technology and software

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

Booking business travel and accommodation

Booking business travel and hotels on the Travel Portal.

Mitie, Essex Property and Facilities partnership services

The Essex and Mitie property and facilities partnership provide facilities, property and utility management services.

Setting up a remote workspace and ordering furniture

Setting up a workspace and ordering furniture if you are working from home, such as desks and office chairs.

Translation and interpreting services

Translators can help us to communicate better with anyone who has a sensory impairment, learning difficulty or other language barrier.

Booking a hire car

If you need to travel more than 120 miles in a single day, and the location is not accessible by public transport, you may be able to book a short-term hire car.

Booking external venues

The council manages over 250 meeting spaces in 25 premises across Essex. Find out more about our room booking service.

Ordering stationery for office use

How to order and use stationery and supplies in our offices.

Professional printing, copying and scanning services

Includes branded and promotional goods, and printed alternative formats for specific audiences.

Temporary agency worker recruitment

If you need to employ a temporary agency worker, you can raise a new recruitment requisition using My Recruitment.

Mandated contracts (pre-approved suppliers)

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