Our partners recognise the economic, social, environmental, and cultural value that can be generated by spending money with local businesses, in particular small, micro and individuals and the third sector including voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE).

We aim to support this by:

• Increasing the availability and visibility of opportunities for small businesses and the third sector to supply the Council.
• Making it easier for small businesses and the third sector to do business with us by standardising and simplifying our requirements, processes, and systems.
• Working with partners to develop the capability and capacity of small businesses and the third sector to secure public sector contracts.