Purchasing cards: what every supplier should know
Purchasing cards are also known as ‘p-cards’ and ‘procurement cards’. From September 2005 Salford City Council will be offering purchasing cards as a preferred method of payment. This has emerged from a recent survey of our suppliers’ electronic trading capabilities.
- Over 50% of suppliers surveyed expressed an interest in being paid by purchasing card
- Over 20% of suppliers surveyed currently accept payment by purchasing card
Salford City Council is introducing a range of electronic invoicing and payment options to improve the efficiency of the purchasing process for the council and suppliers. Suppliers who do business with the council will need to demonstrate that they are prepared to co-operate with the council in the achievement of this objective.
The use of purchasing cards can simplify the processes for the council and reduce the number of paper invoices it receives from suppliers. Suppliers also benefit in the following ways:
- Payment within 4 working days
- Reduced administration costs - no need to issue an invoice or chase up payment
- Increased business opportunities
- Improved cash flow
- Competitive advantage
If you are a supplier that is interested in receiving payments by purchasing cards please contact Tom Garrett 0161 793 2117
Who to contact
- Name
- Tom Garrett
- Address
- E-Trading Team
Salford City Council
Chorley Road
Swinton
SALFORD
M27 5AW - Telephone
- 0161 793 2117
- e-trading@salford.gov.uk
This page was last updated on 06 August 2007
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