Procurement

“Procurement” is defined as the process of acquiring goods, works and services. The process embraces the complete life cycle from the identification of needs, through to the end of a service contract.

Westminster City Council spends approximately £710 million annually on goods and services, and is accountable to the public, to ensure taxpayer’s money is spent in their best interest and that it achieves best value for money at all stages.

Purchasing using an open and transparent process is the collaborative and most way effective way to ensure this outcome, therefore all contracts awarded are subject to the Council’s competitive process and all UK and EU legislation.

The way in which goods and services are bought can have an expansive impact upon the environment and the social and economic well being of the community within Westminster and beyond. Westminster City Council strives to work with suppliers, Small to Medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and Black, Asian, Minority and Ethnic enterprises (BAMEs) to provide support and guidance to aid suppliers through this process.

Please use the links on the left to navigate through the procurement pages and find guidance for suppliers to the Council.