2.1. "Contract" means a contract for the execution of building or civil engineering work, or for supplies or services, or for the disposal of land or other assets.
2.2. "Contractor" includes any person, body or organisation which enters into a contract with the Council.
2.3. "Chief Executive" includes any Officer authorised by him to act on his behalf.
2.4. "Director of Central Services" includes any Officer of his Directorate authorised by him to act on his behalf.
2.5. "Director" refers to the Director for the relevant Directorate and includes any Officer of the appropriate Directorate authorised by that Director to act on his behalf.
2.6. "EU Thresholds" means thresholds specified from time to time under the provisions of EU Directives for public procurement.
2.7. "Minor contract" means any contract with an annual value of £25,000 or less.
2.8. "Major Contract" means any contract with an annual value more than £25,000.
2.9. "Nominated" as used in relation to a sub-contractor or supplier, includes "named", where appropriate.
2.10. In these Contract Procedures, where appropriate, a nominated sub-contractor will be regarded in the same way as a main contractor.
2.11. The term "most advantageous tender" describes a tender received by the Council which, on evaluation, is considered to provide Best Value to the Council.
2.12. The terms "tender" and "quotation", as received by the Council, mean the same unless stated otherwise in these Contract Procedures. Both terms have the meaning of "offer" in Contract Law.
2.13. In respect of Minor Contracts, a "formal tender" is one where a formal tendering process is undertaken. All other tenders and quotations for minor contracts are deemed to be invited informally, in accordance with Contract Procedure 8.1.
2.14. The use of "he" or "him" throughout these Contract Procedures should be construed as including "she" or "her". Equally, references to the singular include the plural.
2.15. A "secure e-mail account", is an e-mail account operated by the Council's IT Services, to which access is restricted to authorised Officers.
2.16. "Directory" means a directory of potential suppliers and contractors maintained on behalf of the Council by a third party approved by the Council.
