7.3.1. Unless otherwise stated, the general presumption is that advertising of contracts will be concentrated on the Council's Website.
7.3.2. At six monthly intervals, the Director of Central Services will place an advertisement in at least one local newspaper and also in relevant trade newspapers or journals informing potential tenderers for Council contracts that the Council's Website will carry details of all contract opportunities.
7.3.3. Whenever contract opportunities are advertised by the Council, at least two weeks will be allowed for contractors to respond.
7.3.4. The advertisement must specify details of the contract.
7.3.5. Directors may use additional advertising methods (i.e., as well as, but not instead of, the Website) where they consider it appropriate and in the interests of securing Best Value for the Council. This includes direct contact with contractors considered likely to submit tenders for works, supplies or services at a competitive price and to the quality required by the Council. Any advertisements placed in the press must include reference to the Council Website as a medium for advertising contract opportunities.
7.3.6. Directors will compile and maintain, on a continuous basis, mailing lists of contractors in appropriate categories who express an interest in being informed of contract opportunities. Additional procedures, as set out in Contract Procedure 9, apply where contracts are to be let to approved contractors on Standing Lists.
7.3.7. The Director will inform all contractors in relevant categories of contract opportunities when they arise. Wherever practical, this will be by electronic means.
