Doing business with Hillingdon Council

Lack of information about opportunities and a lack of understanding of the council’s contracting procedures may well be stopping companies such as yours from applying for council contracts.

This page aims to give information about the London Borough of Hillingdon to help all potential contractors, consultants and suppliers. It provides an overview of the London Borough of Hillingdon Procurement team, their procurement plans and the tender procedures they are involved in.

There is, of course, a great deal of competition for London Borough of Hillingdon contracts and we cannot assure individual companies of success. However, it should provide sufficient information to allow you to tender for council work.

Details are available on the London Borough of Hillingdon website

Contacts:
Central Procurement Team Hillingdon Council, Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, Middx UB8 1UW.
Tel: 01895 277934
Email: dsharma@hillingdon.gov.uk

Links to relevant pages on the Hillingdon Council website:

• How to tender for council workThe London Borough of Hillingdon spends millions of pounds on procurement each year, providing companies of all sizes with a wide range of commercial opportunities.
• Rules that affect how supplies, services and works are purchasedThe London Borough of Hillingdon purchases services, supplies and works that range in value up to hundreds of thousands of pounds, from many companies.
• How to find out about the council’s contractsWhere the London Borough of Hillingdon advertises for contracts depends upon the type, value and legal requirements for awarding such contracts.
• The tendering processThe following information provides information of the council’s tendering process and details of how you can participate in tenders.
• Contract awardThe Council will usually evaluate the tender bids on the basis of the ‘Most Economically Advantageous Tender’, sometimes known as ‘MEAT’. You should note that the Council is not bound to accept the lowest or any of the bids submitted. After evaluating the bids, if the Council is satisfied that you can carry out the work you will be awarded the contract.