Helpful information on procurement at Bristol

These pages are designed to provide further details on some of the issues explored briefly on the site.

Selling to the Council (pdf format - 419kb) explores the following issues in more detail:

• About Bristol City Council
• About this Guide
• How is procurement organised?
• What Rules & Regulations must be followed?
• What about European Procurement Rules?
• How do I find out about contracts?
• How do I apply for contracts?
• What information do I need to provide?
• Flow Diagram: Shortlist Stage
• What if I am invited to tender?
• What are the Council's expectations of contractors?
• How else might I be evaluated?
• Flow Diagram: Tender Evaluation Stage
• How is the contract awarded?
• Can I get some feedback?
• How are contracts monitored?
• Is Bristol City Council using E-Procurement?
• Where can I get further information?

Guidelines on Completing a Pre-Tender Questionnaire (pdf format -140kb) are also available. This gives applicants an indication of what information they need to provide, and some help in submitting a good PTQ.

We have compiled some frequently asked questions (FAQs) which you may find helpful.