Changes to the Public Procurement Act 2023 came into effect on 24 February 2025.
Register on Find a Tender
All suppliers must register on Find a Tender - the government's central digital platform. You'll be able to save your business details on the site, that can be shared with contracting authorities like us for multiple contract opportunities.
You'll be given a share code once you've signed up, and you'll be able to download the supplier information file you submit.
If you want to, you can watch a short video that tells you how to register on Find a Tender, or read the fact sheet about the platform.
See more information about the Procurement Act 2023
Important information about Kent Business Portal
We still advertise current contract opportunities on the Kent Business Portal.
On 1 October 2025 we're changing the system that you use to upload tenders and get contract opportunities. The link you use to access Kent Business Portal won't change, but you will need to register for an account with Delta from this date.
If you have any questions, please email procurement@canterbury.gov.uk.
How we pay suppliers
We will pay suppliers within 30 days from the date we receive the invoice or the date the work or service is delivered, unless stated otherwise.
Small local suppliers (known as SMEs) will be paid within seven days.
All payments are made via BACS.