Procurement

How to do business with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council buys a large, diverse range of goods, works and services to enable it to deliver an effective service to the people of the Borough.

This guide has been produced to assist suppliers and contractors who would like to supply the Council but advice within this guide should also be useful when bidding for any public service contract.

The Council welcomes competition from new and established suppliers, both large and small. We will always try to obtain the best value for money for the Council and effectively for Council tax payers.

What rules apply to the Council’s procurement?

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council staff must follow the rules outlined in our contract and procurement rules when purchasing goods, works or services.

The corporate procurement team

The corporate procurement team offers advice to staff and suppliers on all aspects of procurement and contractual matters.

The team is working to make the Council's procurement processes and procedures as efficient and user-friendly as possible to make the maximum possible savings for the Council.