Selling to the council
​​​We purchase a wide range of goods, works and services, and our processes follow national public procurement legislation. From 24 February 2025, most new procurements will be carried out under the Procurement Act 2023, which introduces a simpler and more flexible way of buying goods and services across the public sector.
We continue to use a range of compliant procurement methods, including quotations, tenders and collaborative arrangements. Opportunities are advertised through YORtender, our official procurement portal. Registration is free and provides access to all our advertised opportunities.
Commercial Pipeline
Our commercial pipeline offers an overview of anticipated projects and procurement activity expected over the next 18 months.
It is intended as an early guide only details such as scope, value and timelines may change before a procurement formally begins.
Working with Wakefield
Supplier early payment scheme
To support businesses, especially small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), we offer an optional early payment scheme called Working with Wakefield.
The scheme provides the option for approved invoices to be paid earlier than standard terms, helping suppliers improve cash flow and build strong ongoing relationships with the Council. Larger suppliers can also participate in return for a small agreed discount.
Suppliers can express interest by completing our online form.
Transforming Public Procurement
The Procurement Act 2023
The new procurement legislation, effective from 24 February 2025, aims to create:
- A simpler and more flexible commercial system
- Greater openness to new suppliers
- A consistently transparent approach to public procurement across the UK
What it means for suppliers
For each new opportunity, we will provide clear documentation explaining the relevant rules, requirements and the process to follow for that specific contract. These documents are being streamlined to make bidding easier and more accessible.
Sign up to bid
Any business wishing to supply goods, works or services to the public sector will need to register on the central digital platform.
Links on this page will direct you to registration and guidance. Registration is free and only needs to be completed once. Suppliers: How to register your organisation and first administrator on Find a Tender in three easy steps
Registering on the platform will:
- Simplify the bidding process
- Allow you to reuse core business information for future bids
- Give you access to public sector opportunities nationwide
To learn more about the legislation and its impact, visit Transforming Public Procurement, which provides guidance for organisations of all sizes, including:
- Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Standard Terms and Conditions for the Provision of Goods and/or Services
These standard terms and conditions apply to the purchase of goods and/or services by the Council, except where the Council specifies (either as part of a competitive procurement process or otherwise) or agrees in writing to different terms and conditions, or where a purchase order is issued following a call-off from a Framework Agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System.
Contact Us
Corporate Procurement Wakefield Council Wakefield One PO Box 700 Burton Street Wakefield WF1 2EB