Selling to the Council
A guide for suppliers
Rules we must follow
There are rules the Council has to follow when procuring goods and services.
The tendering process
Quotations can be used for simple purchases under £100,000 in value.
Tenders are used for more complex procurements or values over £100,000.
We usually use either an open or restricted procedure.
The tendering and quotation process
Standard documentation
The Council aims to have a standardised approach to its tender documentation.
Register your business
If you're a supplier wanting to do business with South Tyneside Council, please register on the NEPO portal, ProContract.
Procurement support for your business
The Council works with its partners in the public and private sector to match up the needs of its buying requirements to potential local suppliers.
Procurement support for your business
Purchase order (PO) and invoice process
South Tyneside Council has a 'No PO - No Pay' policy.
This means suppliers must quote a valid PO number on each invoice submitted to the Council for payment, otherwise the payment will be delayed.