Procurement Guidance
If you would like more information or advice on Procurement please use the following links:
Regulations/Financial Management
Contract Procedure Rules for Schools 2010-2012 (with effect from the 1st April 2010)
This document deals with all the aspects of procurement including the financial thresholds for procuring goods, services and works.Waivers
Information on the use of Waiver Reports by schoolsDiagrammatical Representation of the Procurement Decisions Faced by Schools
This easy to follow diagram explains the options available to schools when making any buying decisionsProcurement Plan and Contracts Register
Guidance and examples of how to produce and maintain a procurement plan and contracts registerTender and Contract Lifecycle
This table highlights considerations for a full tender exercise. Aspect should be considered for all procurements and contracts.
Schools Procurement Advice
Specification Writing - Guidance
Specification Writing - ProformaProcurement Advice - Service Specific
Specific to the services required by schoolsProcurement Options Appraisal
This deals with the issues schools need to consider when deciding whether to deliver a service themselves, use the council's provider or a private sector provider.Procurement of Works in Schools
This gives the reasons for engaging a surveyor when schools are thinking about undertaking projects in schools. It also outlines what schools get for a project management fee as well as health and safety issues and CRB checks relating to contractors working in schoolsBusiness Plan
This sets out the planning process that schools need when opting to deliver a service themselves.ABC Toolkit and Guidance
A framework to work in collaboration with extended services providers
To access the word document of the service level agreement proforma click here
To access the word document of the contract proforma click here
To access Leeds City Council's Standard Terms and Conditions for Services click here
Existing Contracts
Below is a list of Leeds City Council contracts let in behalf of schools. Schools can use these contracts in the knowledge that a procurement has been carried out.
Supply Teachers
Supply Teaching Framework ContractManagement Information System (MIS) Support for schools
Management Information System Framework ContractThe Provision of Off Site Programmes for 13-19 Learners on the Roll of Leeds' Schools, SILCs (Specialist Inclusive Learning Centres) and PRUs (Pupil Referral Units)
Details of the framework agreement for this provision can be found on the former Education Leeds Website. Please click herePlanned and Responsive Building Maintenance in Schools
Other Corporate Contracts
Details of other corporate contracts - click here.Internal Service Providers
Leeds City Council provides services that schools can use ranging from Asbestos Removal to Vehicle Repair and Maintenance.Purchasing Consortia Framework Arrangements
Many other public bodies have procured contracts that can be used nationally by schools. Please click here for a selection of contracts schools could tap into.
Documents
Reporting Good and Adverse Performance of Contractors, Services, Consultancy Services and Suppliers
These forms can be downloaded to report both good and adverse performance of firms on the Approved List or those who have Framework contracts with Leeds City Council or those services provided by Leeds City Council.