About Us

The Corporate Contract and Procurement Unit

The prime duties of the Unit are to provide a professional and cost effective purchasing and supply service to West Berkshire Council and our residents.

The Corporate Contract and Procurement Unit is focussed on satisfying the requirements of Council Services by the following

• the provision of strategic guidance
• advising on compliance with both the Council’s and the EU’s Public Procurement Regulations
• the publishing of notices and advertisements of procurements
• the administration of the Pre-Qualification Process
• the provision of general support to Council services throughout the tender and adjudication processes.
• the maintenance of supplier databases and contract registers
• liaison with other Council’s and public bodies
• in addition the Unit also manages several corporate contracts.