Applications to become a supplier should only be made in response to a published tender. Value for money is best achieved by competition and all our sourcing is based on this principle.
Please note that Home does not operate any preferred suppliers lists or approved panels.
If you are interested in tendering for business you should respond to one of the following:
All of our current tenders are listed on Current Tenders and our Terms and Conditions of Purchase can be found by clicking here.
Procurement in Home
We have a dedicated Procurement team located at Home’s head office in Newcastle and regionally in the North West, North East, Midlands, South, Yorkshire and Scotland. Headed by the Director together with Procurement and Supplier Relationship professionals, the team has saved Home £35m over the last 5 years.
The team ensures that all procurement complies with Home’s internal governance, national and European Law. We control and monitor all contracts for the procurement of goods, works and services – Home currently spends in excess of £230 million per annum.
Our strategy and commitments
We continuously improve the procurement process to obtain best value from the contracts we enter into and to minimise the administration costs of buying.
We are committed to:
- reducing Home’s long term cost base
- improving quality of service and product through best practice
- working in partnerships
- socially responsible procurement – sustainability, equality and diversity
- supplier management
Our strategy focuses on key fundamentals:
- Cost Reduction and Savings Targets
- Systems, Processes and Controls
- Communication
How we work
Transparency
Our Code of Ethics ensures all decisions are open and understandable, based on rational and logical processes with clear and appropriate criteria.
Accountability
Those making the decisions will be held accountable for them.
Continuous Improvement
Partnership arrangements are established with all suppliers and contractors including specific provisions for improving efficiency, performance and customer satisfaction during the life of a contract in relation to cost and quality.
Fair Competition
All decisions must demonstrate fair competition. This applies to the selection of both internal and external suppliers, contractors and partners.
A Diverse and Competitive Supply Market
Accessible procurement opportunities enable Home to promote supplier diversity and encourage dealings with small to medium size enterprises, social enterprises, ethnic minority businesses and voluntary and community sector suppliers.
Customer Involvement
One of Home’s values is Customer Focus. Customers are therefore actively involved in procurement decisions.
Best Value
All decisions are based on best value principles to improve efficiency, effectiveness and economy in the use of customers’ money.
Internal Governance Standards
The Director of Procurement is responsible for Home’s policies and procedures on tenders and quotations. Contained within Home’s Governance Standards are the rules that apply to the procurement of goods, services or works.
European Union Procurement Directive
Home complies with the EU Procurement Directive wherever appropriate.
What we procure
We purchase goods, services and works nationally and regionally, including:
- Construction services – contractors and consultants
- Construction materials
- Fleet
- Print
- Office supplies
- Travel management
- IS equipment
- Agency staff
- Telecommunications
See Existing Contracts and Current Tenders