Workshop Ramp

About the buyer

Lancaster City Council is a local authority responsible for services across the Lancaster district. Current contract opportunities are advertised on The Chest, a shared tendering portal built for North West local authorities. Registration is free, and suppliers can sign up to receive alerts matching their capabilities. Since February 2025, bidders must also register on Find a Tender, the government's Central Digital Platform under the Procurement Act 2023. A public register of the council's awarded contracts sits on The Chest for transparency. The council has signed the Prompt Payment Code, committing to settle supplier invoices within 30 days.

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 Lancaster City Council's contract awards have been in construction work, architectural and engineering services and business services.