Tenders and contracts

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council and High Peak Borough Council operate collaboratively as a Strategic Alliance. Procurement activities are carried out either jointly or individually across both authorities. We source a wide range of goods, services, and works, and actively encourage engagement from local businesses and SMEs within the region.

Procurement opportunities across both authorities are sourced either as a tender (values above £30,000) or a request for quotations (values below £30.000).  Above threshold for supplies, services and works are procured in accordance with the procurement Act 23.

The Procurement Act 2023

Effective from 24 February 2025, the Procurement Act 2023 replaces previous regulations including:

• Public Contracts Regulations 2015
• Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016
• Concession Contracts Regulations 2016

This Act introduces a simplified, unified framework for public sector procurement across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

A new platform, the Central Digital Platform, has been launched for advertising tender opportunities. Similar to the previous "Find a Tender" service, it allows suppliers to:

• Register for free
• Access live opportunities
• Submit bids more efficiently
• Improve access for SMEs

Learn more about the Procurement Act 2023

Working with the Council

In accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, all tender notices are published on the Central Digital Platform. Tender documentation is available via our e-tendering portal, ProContract.

Register on Proactis Supplier Portal

Council Controlled Companies

Tender opportunities will also be advertised by our Controlled companies:

• Alliance Norse Limited
  (Capital Programme, Repairs, Housing Voids, Planned Maintenance, Cleaning & Caretaking)
  Delta eSourcing
• Alliance Environmental Services
  (Waste Management, Fleet, Streets, Parks Services)
  The Chest - ProContract

Stay Updated

To receive alerts and notifications about new opportunities:

• Register on Find a Tender
• Register on Proactis Supplier Portal

Both platforms are free to use and register on, the systems allow you to set up tailored alerts based on your business interests.

Invoicing the Council

To ensure prompt payment:

• Do not accept verbal instructions alone. Always request a valid Purchase Order (PO) number.
• Email invoices to Staffordshire Moorlands: creditors@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk
• If emailing is not possible, post invoices to:
  Finance Service (Creditor Payments)
  High Peak Borough Council
  PO Box 136
  Buxton
  SK17 1AQ

Important:

• Always quote a valid PO number on your invoice.
• Always Include your bank details and email address for electronic payments and remittances.
• Non-compliant invoices will be returned.

Payment Terms:
Invoices are typically paid within 30 days, provided they meet all compliance requirements.

Transparency and Performance

In line with the Local Government Transparency Code 2015, we publish data on invoice payment performance:

Contract Register and Supplier Guidance

Our Contract Register and details of awarded contracts are updated quarterly.
View Contract Award Details in the download section on this page.

We also provide a Supplier Guide to help businesses:

• Set up and manage their Proactis account
• Navigate the e-tendering system
• Understand tender submission requirements

Find out how to do business with us (PDF, 2 MB) (opens new window)

Contact Us

For Procurement:

For Invoices and Payments email creditors@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk