Corporate Procurement Services

Corporate Procurement Services (CPS) lies at the centre of the Council's procurement activity and provides specialist support to all Council departments, other associated public organisations and Schools in all tasks relating to buying a wide range of goods and services using a variety of contractual arrangements.

The Procurement & Commissioning Strategy 2008 - 2010 (please see attachment below) sets out Birmingham City Council's approach to using its resources in the best possible way to meet the needs of Birmingham's citizens and secure its strategic outcomes.

The Procurement & Commissioning Strategy 2008 -2010 is the first strategy that covers both commissioning and procurement. It also explains the need for a 'golden thread' that links every worker within Birmingham City Council in the procurement process.

CPS has a duty to promote these aims and this is reflected in our mission statement:

Enabling the Council to make best use of resources in achieving excellent outcomes for Birmingham citizens.

For all purchasing or contract queries please contact us:

Corporate Procurement Services
P O BOX 10680
Birmingham
B4 7WB

Telephone: 0121 464 8000
Fax: 0121 303 7322
Email: CPS@birmingham.gov.uk

Procurex National

Procurex is an event dedicated to public sector procurement.

This unique event will feature over 60 free procurement training workshops designed both public sector buyers and private sector organisations wishing to learn how to tender for public sector contracts.

Payment Terms Notice

Birmingham City Council payment terms are 30 days from receipt of invoice or agreed contract terms where applicable. Please contact Corporate Procurement Services Tel: (0121) 464 8000 or email: cps@birmingham.gov.uk to discuss early payment options.

New Supplier Industry Key

The industry key is derived from The United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) which offers a single global classification system for efficient, accurate classification of products and services.

When completing the New Supplier Form please choose one code only.

New Supplier Industry Key

For advice on choosing a code please contact the Corporate Procurement Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000.