How To Do Business With The Council
The Borough of Poole spends a considerable amount on the procuring of goods, services and works which offers business opportunities to a wide range of commercial suppliers of all sizes and the voluntary sector, see Strategic Planning and Statistics for Poole 
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There is a great deal of competition for the Council's business and the Council has a statutory duty to procure the most cost effective solution and achieve the best possible value for money. To this end the Council has in place a Corporate Procurement Strategy.
This web page sets out to explain in a simple, easily followed format what is available to potential suppliers, what in general terms is required of tenderers and suppliers and how to go about tendering for council business.
Why do business with the Council?
- We are one of the area's largest purchasers of goods and services
- We are a financially stable customer with a prompt payment policy of within 30 days.
- We have a legal duty to be fair, honest and transparent in our choice of suppliers.
- We promote ethical, environmentally sound and non discriminatory approaches that benefit the area, Poole and all those who live and work here.
- Wherever possible we seek innovative solutions to our requirements.
- We seek to promote the local economy and are keen to promote partnerships where appropriate. Corporate Strategy
A suppliers market credibility is enhanced by being seen to be a supplier to the Council.
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