Procurement

All tender opportunities with a contract value at or above the Gloucestershire College tender threshold and are open to bids from the entire supply market will be published on Contracts Finder and on the College’s preferred e-tendering portal, In-Tend.

Contract opportunities that have a value that exceeds the Public Contract Regulations threshold will also be published on the Find a Tender Service (FTS).

Contract notices on both Contracts Finders and FTS will direct potential tenderers to the In-Tend tendering portal to allow them to express an interest in the opportunity whereby the documentation is then forwarded to them electronically.

Suppliers should check the In-Tend system for current and forthcoming contracts. You can email our purchasing team for more details on specific contracts.

Contracts over the Public Regulations thresholds are advertised on Contracts Finder and the Find a Tender Service. Prospective contractors and suppliers should visit these websites regularly to find details of new opportunities or contact purchase.ledger@gloscol.ac.uk.

Reporting period: 1 Aug 2024 – 31 July 2025

The College is committed to paying valid and undisputed invoices promptly and aims to pay all suppliers within 30 days in line with its standard payment terms.

Payment performance

• Percentage of invoices paid within 30 days: 89%
• Percentage of invoices paid within 31–60 days: 8%
• Percentage of invoices paid over 60 days: 3%

Total number of invoices analysed for the reporting period: 8,076

The College monitors payment performance on a regular basis and works with suppliers to resolve any queries quickly to support timely payment.

If you are seeking information regarding a specific contract, please use the contact details provided in the advert or contract notice and tendering details.

General information on the tendering process and procurement at Gloucestershire College can be obtained by contacting purchase.ledger@gloscol.ac.uk.