Council Procurement

The procurement of goods, works and services is a high value activity within the Council that has a critical impact on its performance and success. The County Borough Council spends around £80 million a year on goods, works and services.

We continuously aim to improve the procurement process to obtain best value from the contracts we enter into and to minimise the administration costs of buying.

The Importance of Procurement

We recognise the importance of procurement in delivering our key objectives, and therefore the procurement of goods, works and services is of strategic importance to our operations:

  • It has a direct impact on the Council’s overall expenditure, and the cost of service provision to the people of Wrexham County Borough.
  • It directly affects the Council’s delivery of its services
  • It contributes to the achievement of corporate, departmental and service objectives.
  • It provides a mechanism for delivering key policy objectives, including sustainability, partnership working, equality and economic development.
  • It operates within a complex regulatory framework that must be adhered to.
  • It is an area of potentially high risks; it has an impact on service, it has financial and legal issues and it influences and contributes to the reputation of the Council.
  • It develops the role of the Council as ‘Community Leader’ particularly in relation to sustainability and local economic development.

Structure

Wrexham County Borough Council uses a decentralised approach to procurement with officers purchasing goods and services on a corporate basis while being based within departments. 

A network of officers is supported by a central Procurement Officer based within the Finance and Performance Department.  This Officer’s role across the Council is tasked with co-ordinating procurement activity, delivering advice, guidance and ensuring that the principles of the procurement strategy are facilitated and delivered. 

Financial Regulations

Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) defines Financial Regulations as:-

“…A written code of procedures approved by the Council, intended to provide a framework for the proper financial management of the Authority. Financial regulations usually set out rules on accounting and audit and administrative procedures and budgeting systems.”

Financial Regulations are an important control in mitigating the Council’s financial and governance risks. Financial Regulation 10 specifically relates to Procurement (purchasing and contracts).

These Financial Regulations apply to all staff employed by the Council whether they are on a permanent or a temporary contract, and also staff employed on an Agency basis.

Financial Regulations are contained within The Constitution as part 4 page 47 - 120.

Contact Procurement

If you wish to contact the Procurement Unit, please see below central contact details:

Fax: 01978 292763
E-mail: procurement@wrexham.gov.uk

Address:
Wrexham County Borough Council
Procurement
Finance & Performance department
Lambpit Street
Wrexham
LL11 1AR

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Related links
Council Procurement
Procurement Strategy
Opening Doors Charter
Selling to the Council Guide
Sustainable Procurement Guide
Council & Local Democracy Index