Procurement
ACC Liverpool’s procurement policy follows public procurement rules and regulations; we strive to be open, fair and honest when gathering quotes and putting contracts out to tender.
Procurement procedure
Contracts with a value of more than £173,934 (€209,326) are subject to European Public Procurement Procedure and ACC Liverpool issues an OJEU notification for each one. High value contracts can run for a term of up to five years; prospective new suppliers can register their interest and will receive an email notification before tenders go out with the relevant contractual information and terms and conditions.
We currently have nine service partners who supply some of our major services. They are:
CES – security and stewarding
CMI – merchandising
Crispin and Borst – facilities maintenance
Early Action Group – exhibition services
Heathcotes Outside – catering
ISS – cleaning and waste management
Liverpool City Council – car parks
Liverpool Direct – IT infrastructure
Star Rigging – rigging
Contracts with a value of less than £173,934 (€209,326) are put out to tender and are usually based on an initial two-year contract with an option to extend for a further year. Tenders are sent to All organisations that have made an expressed an interest or are advertised in the relevant trade press will be contacted if a new supplier or area of expertise is sought.
Criteria for the awarding of lower value contracts fall in line with our company values and environmental ethos, including best value, locally-based (Northwest) suppliers where possible and businesses that share our brand values, including an awareness of their environmental impact and commitment to the local region.