Paisley's Christmas

About the buyer

Renfrewshire Council is a Paisley-based local authority that buys goods, services and works through its own procurement team. Every current tender is advertised on Public Contracts Scotland, the national portal for Scotland's public sector. Registering there is the first step to bidding for council contracts. Suppliers can also create a supplier finder profile on the portal to promote their business to buyers looking to purchase lower-value goods and services. A live contracts register on the council's own website lists current contract notices. Tenders run as open, restricted, negotiated or competitive dialogue procedures depending on the opportunity.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Renfrewshire Council's contract awards have been in construction work, health and social work and transport equipment.