Doing business with the City

Looking to work with the City of Stirling? This page is your starting point for building strong partnerships. We’re committed to ethical, sustainable procurement and value-for-money outcomes while supporting local businesses. Here you’ll find everything you need – from registering as a supplier for smaller contracts to joining our e-tendering system for larger opportunities. By sharing your goods and services with us, you help create a thriving, connected community. Explore the options below and take the first step toward doing business with the City.

All City officers and employees must observe the highest standards of ethics and integrity in any purchasing activity, and act in an honest and professional manner. The following principles, standards and behaviours must be observed and enforced through all stages of the purchasing process. This ensures the fair and equitable treatment of all parties.
  • Accept full accountability for all purchasing decisions and the efficient, effective and proper use of public monies based on achieving value for money
  • Purchasing practices must comply with relevant legislation, regulations, and requirements consistent with City policies and the code of conduct
  • Purchasing is made on a competitive basis where all potential suppliers are treated impartially, honestly and consistently
  • All processes, evaluations and decisions are transparent, free from bias and fully documented in accordance with applicable policies and audit requirements
  • Any actual or perceived conflicts of interest are identified, disclosed and appropriately managed
  • Any information given to the City by a supplier is treated as commercial-in-confidence and is not to be released unless authorised by the supplier or relevant legislation.

Value for money is an overarching principle governing purchasing that allows the best possible outcome for the City. This is more important than achieving the lowest price, and should take into account:
  • User requirements
  • Quality standards
  • Sustainability
  • Life cycle costing
  • Service benchmarks.

The City of Stirling is committed to sustainable procurement and where appropriate will endeavour to design quotes and tenders to provide goods, services and/or processes that minimise environmental and negative social impacts.

Sustainable considerations must be balanced against value-for-money outcomes in accordance with the City's sustainability objectives.

WALGA preferred supplier arrangement

The City can access WALGA preferred supplier arrangements where appropriate.

For more information on becoming a preferred supplier, please visit the Western Australian Local Government Association website.

State common use arrangement

The City can access Department of Finance common use arrangements (CUA) where appropriate. 

For more information on being included as a CUA preferred supplier, please visit the Department of Finance website.

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Tender and procurement support

Winning government contracts can open big opportunities for your business. 

The City regularly hosts procurement workshops to help local businesses grow through the Stirling Supplier Development Program. Learn the keys to successful tendering, avoid common pitfalls, and connect directly with our Procurement and Economic Development teams. 

The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) also offers expert advice, tender and contract specific workshops, and practical tips to help you succeed.