What is procurement?
Selwood Housing requires its third-party contractors or suppliers to provide the organisation with goods and to deliver and works and services on its behalf. Third parties aid and partner in the effective running of Selwood Housing, helping the organisation to deliver its strategic aims.
Selwood Housing’s procurement team works with colleagues and stakeholders to develop and deliver procurement processes that appoint qualified suppliers and contractors. These processes are managed in accordance with public procurement regulations and laws. All processes are awarded to the most advantageous tender that addresses quality, safety, reliability and added value requirements in the bid.
Selwood Housing is keen to work collaboratively and in partnership with contractors and suppliers to deliver value for money for its tenants.
Tender opportunities
Selwood Housing publishes tender opportunities on our eTendering portal. It is recommended that any suppliers interested in applying for future tender opportunities register on the system. The system will offer the option of signing up for email alerts for categories of interest. Suppliers will also be able to view any live opportunities if applicable.
Our eTendering portal is linked to the Government’s Find a Tender and Contracts Finder services. These are used to advertise above and below-threshold tenders, respectively. Suppliers can sign up to these services for free to access UK-wide public sector tender opportunities.
Thresholds
As noted above, Selwood Housing is obliged to advertise tender opportunities that exceed defined thresholds. The current financial thresholds, valid from January 2024, are listed below:
- £214,904 (including VAT) for goods and services
- £5,372,609 (including VAT) for works contracts.
Procurement Act 2023
Public Procurement is changing. On 24 February 2025, the rules that shape how public bodies (including Selwood Housing) buy goods, services and works will change. The Procurement Act 2023 will improve and streamline the way procurement is done and benefit prospective suppliers of all sizes, particularly small businesses, start-ups and social enterprises.
Please refer to the below link for more information.
The Procurement Act 2023: A short guide for suppliers – GOV.UK
Any questions?
Should you have any queries regarding procurement at Selwood Housing please email procurementteam@selwoodhousing.com.
