About this guide

How will the guide help you?

• It outlines the rules that the Authority must follow
• It alerts companies as to how they can access opportunities to supply the Authority
• It explains how to respond to contract opportunities.
• It outlines why the Authority has made a policy decision to do business electronically

We encourage competition and welcome bids from new and established suppliers. Contracts are usually awarded on a most economical advantageous tender basis. Whilst we will not discriminate in favour of locality, we are committed to supporting and encouraging local firms to compete for contracts.

What are the benefits of working with us?

We are:

• fair
• non-discriminatory
• professional
• a long established organisation
• guaranteed and quick payers (within 30 days).

If you are interested in pursuing business opportunities with us, visit the Supplying the South West Portal to register against contract categories that align with your business, and receive alerts when opportunities arise.

Please Note: We prefer not to receive unsolicited mail shots. If company or product literature is required it will be formally requested. Please think environmentally friendly and only submit literature when it is asked for.