Supplying the council

Whistleblowing policy

The council operates a whistleblowing policy.  Suppliers and individuals who believe that malpractice has occurred, either in the award of contracts by the council or the delivery of services by its contractors, should contact the Monitoring Officer, Eric Whitfield.

This section aims to provide a wide range of information including:

  • what and how we buy
  • what contract opportunities are available
  • what laws and procedures apply
  • guidance and advice on the tendering process
  • who to speak to for further information

Guidance for suppliers
This section covers the following information, what and how we buy, contract opportunities, the laws and procedures that apply, guidance and advice on the tendering process and who to speak to for further information

Current Opportunities 
These tender adverts will have recently been placed in Local Press/Specialist Publications. 

Contract Renewal Programme
A five year rolling programme of Suffolk County Council contracts.
 
Working with Small and Medium Enterprises and Voluntary and Community Organisations (including local suppliers, Black and Minority Ethnic Enterprises, Women and Disabled-owned Businesses and Social Enterprises)
Suffolk County Council policy on working with the above businesses and organisations.

Equalities Policy
Information on the council's equalities policy.

Supplier Charter
Suffolk County Council's Supplier Charter, which outlines the Council's committment to its suppliers and the Council's expectations of its suppliers.