It is estimated that Knowsley spends some £136m each year on procuring goods and services from third parties.

The council is always looking for suppliers who can assist the Authority in providing an improved service to its customers.

The purpose of this guide is to help potential suppliers identify opportunities from the range of goods and services required by the Council.

It explains how the Council undertakes its purchasing arrangements, the procedures that the Council has to follow in inviting suppliers to bid for contracts, how to obtain further information and how your company might wish to tender for future business.

Please use the links on the right to navigate through the guide. Alternatively, you can download the guide below.