Procurement and Social Value

Procurement involves the purchasing of goods, works and services.

Guided by our Procurement policy, the procurement team work to create and award contracts that deliver value for money while maximising the social, economic and environmental outcomes for residents and communities in Cumberland.

To make sure our procurement activities are done in a fair and transparent way, we follow contract procedure rules, which have been adopted as part of the councils' constitution.

Types of procurement procedures

There are several types of procurement procedures, but the most common process used at Cumberland is 'Open'. Meaning any organisation can submit a tender.

The total value of the contract also determines the type of procedure that must be followed.

Providers submit a written tender, which, depending on the value must be advertised on: 

• Find a Tender System (FTS)
• Contracts Finder
• our e-tendering system

Social Value statement

Our Social Value statement outlines our key areas of focus and operational procedures to communicate our key messages.

To help create social value benefits for the local community in Cumberland, the statement secures support from:

• staff
• partners
• suppliers
• other locally based organisations

The statement also includes the Cumberland Social Value menu.

Download the Procurement Policy and Social Value statement