Dorset Council publishes payment performance information in accordance with applicable procurement legislation and transparency requirements. This includes information on payment of valid invoices within 30 days and interest paid on late payments where applicable. Procurement opportunities and transparency notices for new procurements are published in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and related legislation.
Public Contracts Regulations (2015)
Some obligations and legacy provisions continue to have effect, particularly for contracts awarded under Public Contracts Regulations 2015. In accordance with regulation 113(7) of the Public Contracts Regulations (2015), the following statistics for Dorset Council display the:
- percentage of invoices paid within 30 days
- amount of interest paid to suppliers due to late payments. The figures exclude any disputed invoices
Dorset Council Performance Monitoring Payments within 30 days.
Dorset Council Interest Liability summary.
Health Regulations
In accordance with regulations 25 and 26 of the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime (2023), the following statistics for Dorset Council display:
View the annual reports of health regulations 2024 to 2025.
View the annual reports of health regulations 2025 to 2026.
Other procurement regulations
Much of the information relating to procurement activity and contract awards is published through the statutory notices required under the Procurement Act 2023, providing transparency throughout the procurement and contract lifecycle.
Procurement legislation and transparency requirements continue to evolve. Dorset Council publishes information required under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Provider Selection Regime 2023 and the Procurement Act 2023, as applicable, and will update this page as legislative reporting requirements develop.