We want to develop effective and committed working relationships with suppliers and contractors in a variety of spending sectors.
If you have any questions about becoming a supplier, email commercialandprocurementunit@peterborough.gov.uk.
Procurement strategy
The council spends in excess of £200 million per year on procuring works, goods and services through a variety of procurement and contracting arrangements covering a wide and diverse spectrum of council functions.
This strategy will align to the council's customer strategy which is fundamental in the understanding of our customer and business needs that will shape the way we deliver our services as a commissioning-led council.
Public Contract Regulations 2015 - Regulation 113
Peterborough City Council is working with Cambridgeshire County Council to ensure that details about how the Council does business is published in accordance with HM Government requirements regarding Open Data as stated in Section 113 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
You can access a wide range of information and data including but not limited to the following:
- Items over £500
- Contracts Registers
- Invoices paid late that incurred interest payments
- Tenders and Opportunities
- Salaries Information
- Freedom of Information Requests
Supplier invoice payment performance
The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Regulation 113) requires Contracting Authorities to publish performance data annually to 31 March for payment of valid and undisputed supplier invoices paid within 30 days of receipt.
Financial year |
Percentage of invoices paid within 30 days |
Interest liability in relation to the invoices paid outside of 30 days |
Interest actually paid |
2023/24 |
92.53% |
£304,195 |
£3,500 |
2022/23 |
94.82% |
£179,394 |
£0 |
2021/22 |
94.37% |
£99,171 |
£0 |
2020/21 |
85.57% |
£207,665 |
£5,002 |
2019/20 |
86.31% |
£171,119 |
£1,930 |
2018/19 |
89.63% |
£167,143 |
£1,016 |
Notes on the above data
There may be inaccuracies in the data which would only be become apparent on review of individual accounts. For example, our finance system does not identify periods where an invoice has been in dispute, or on hold. Therefore, the above interest value may be overstated.