Selling to the Council and Tendering Opportunities
We advertise all tender opportunities on the SE Shared Services e-Sourcing Portal.
You can view these opportunities by clicking on the following links:
You will need to create a free account for your organisation on the portal in order access the relevant tender documents and to submit a bid.
We do not hold lists of approved or preferred suppliers, therefore you will need to register on the portal to access any tender opportunities.
Lower value procurements may not be advertised on the portal, and are likely to be managed by the purchasing department directly.
Procurement processes
Procurement processes are undertaken according to our Contract Standing Orders (in Part 4 of our Constitution) and the relevant public procurement regulations.
These govern the way officers acquire goods, works and services, and ensure that our processes are consistent, transparent, legally compliant, and that we treat suppliers fairly.
Procurement thresholds
The estimated total contract value of a procurement determines what method we use to procure goods, services, or works.
These thresholds are set out in our Contract Standing Orders, and are briefly outlined below.
Where appropriate, we may also utilise available Framework Agreements.
| Process | Method | Goods and Services | Works |
| At least one quotation received in advance | Suppliers selected by purchasing department or through the SE Shared Services Portal | Below £20,000 | Below £20,000 |
| At least three quotations received in advance | Suppliers selected by purchasing department or through the SE Shared Services Portal | £20,000 – £49,999 | £20,000 – £99,999 |
| At least three tenders invited in advance | Advertised on SE Portal and on Find a Tender Service (FTS) | £50,000 – Public Sector Procurement Threshold (formerly OJEU or EU threshold) | £100,000 – Public Sector Procurement Threshold (formerly OJEU or EU threshold) |
| Above threshold tender process | Advertised on SE Portal and on Find a Tender Service (FTS) | Above £214,904 * | Above £5,372,609* |
* PLEASE NOTE: Thresholds are INCLUSIVE OF VAT. Previous thresholds were EXCLUSIVE OF VAT.
For more information about doing business with the Councils please see our How We Procure Guide.
Shared Procurement Service
Crawley Borough Council, Horsham District Council, Mid Sussex District Council, and Mole Valley District Council have a shared procurement service, with Crawley acting as the lead authority.
Supported by the legal teams at each authority, the shared procurement service provides advice to client departments on any aspect of procurement, and offer support and guidance to suppliers looking to do business with the Councils.
For more visit Crawley Borough Council’s website.
To talk to the team, email procurement@horsham.gov.uk or call 01403 215 299.