How it Works in Lancashire County Council
Procurement within Lancashire County Council must comply with UK law, EU Directives (International laws) and Lancashire County Council Standing Orders (Procurement rules).
If the total value of the procurement is above certain financial limits then Lancashire County Council must advertise the business throughout Europe in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU).
The current EU procurement limits are:
- Supply and Service contracts over £139,893
- Works contracts over £3,497,313
The EU procurement laws are in place to ensure there is no discrimination, equal treatment of all potential bidders/suppliers, fair competition and all arrangements are open and transparent to inspection.
If procurement is below the EU limits it is subject to the council's Standing Orders which again, as with the EU directives, are there to ensure no discrimination and fair competition for all.
Procurement in Lancashire County Council is conducted by many individuals in different locations across the County.