We spend nearly £400m on supplies and services, providing businesses of all sizes with a wide range of commercial opportunities. Our priority is to secure the best value for money.
Businesses wishing to contract with us should have some understanding of our purchasing processes. The principles are the same for all local authorities and central government.
We may be requested to disclose information supplied by you under the Freedom of Information Act.
The Procurement Act 2023
Changes to public procurement regulations are due to come into force on 24 February 2025.
The Procurement Act 2023 is intended to create a more transparent process, delivering better value for money for business and the public sector.
The following short guidance videos are available from the Government Commercial Function, designed to provide an overview of the new legislation, we encourage all suppliers to view these - The Official Transforming Public Procurement Knowledge Drops - GOV.UK
Please contact Manchester City Council Integrated Commissioning and Procurement team if you have any questions: procurement@manchester.gov.uk