Procurement and supplying the council

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We do not hold preferred supplier lists. However, we do publish information about work we are actively seeking contractors for on our Business opportunities with us page.

You can also sign up to our Dynamic Purchasing System, or search the national contract finder database.

Business opportunities with us Find out what projects we will be putting out to tender and how you can register your interest.

Dynamic Purchasing System for Building Maintenance and Works Find out how to become a pre-approved contractor on our Dynamic Purchasing System.

Modern slavery Find our Modern Slavery Statement and our commitment to the charter against modern slavery.

Procurement strategy Our procurement strategy underpins all sourcing processes, allowing them to directly contribute to the ambitions of Our Chelmsford, Our Plan.

Terms and conditions and legal requirements Download our current terms and conditions and read more about the legal requirements we have to follow when doing business with third parties.