Procurement

North Norfolk is one of the largest local authority Districts in the country, its boundaries encompassing 373 square miles. Found on the East Coast of the UK, the District stretches for 43 miles alongside the North Sea.

The District has a population of just over 100,000 people living in 200 distinct communities. There is no main urban centre, with the majority of the population living in the seven small market and resort towns of Cromer, Fakenham, Holt, North Walsham, Sheringham, Stalham and Wells-next-the-Sea.

The Council devolved itself of its Council Housing stock in a large scale voluntary transfer which was completed in February 2006, and the housing stock is now owned and maintained by the North Norfolk Housing Trust.

The Council aims to maximise efficiency and cost-effectiveness through all of its procurement processes and is committed to delivering Efficiency Gains that can be redirected to improve the front line services we provide.

Selling to the Council
Information on how we buy, what we buy and the regulatory framework which we work within.

The Council's Procurement Strategy & Rules
The Council spends public funds and as such is required by law to ensure that it obtains value for money whilst also complying with both UK and European legislation. The following pages include the guidance and rules for officers that buy for the Council.

Tender Opportunities
View all the Council's current tender opportunities.

Top tips on how to tender successfully
Hints and tips for contractors wishing to supply the Council.

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Local Government Sustainable Procurement Strategy
This strategy outlines local government's commitment to make its spending decisions in a way that achieves value for money on a whole life cycle basis, including wider economic, social and environmental benefits.

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Member Guide to Procurement (PDF 150KB)
This guide is designed to help elected members play an effective role in procurement, including leadership, decision-making and scrutiny roles. The advice that is offered draws on good practice developed by members in English and Welsh local authorities.

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Useful contacts:

Duncan Ellis - Procurement Officer
Telephone: 01263 516330
Email: duncan.ellis@north-norfolk.gov.uk