What pooling is for. Pooling indicative demand to request volume-based pricing from suppliers. This does not represent a commitment to purchase. Each council procures under its own rules.
- Browse the open pools — each shows the councils in it and the volume pledged.
- Join a pool by adding your council and the volume you expect to need.
- No pool for your product yet? Start one — it appears here for others to join.
- When a pool reaches a milestone, suppliers can be approached for volume pricing.
Open pools you can join
Anyone can view these. Adding your council’s volume takes a one-time registration and is for council buyers — your pledge and volume are shown here so a supplier can see the demand is real.
No open pools yet — start the first one below.
Nothing suitable? Start your own pool
What pooling is for. Pooling indicative demand to request volume-based pricing from suppliers. This does not represent a commitment to purchase. Each council procures under its own rules.
Open a pool for a product or category and add the volume your council expects to need. It appears here straight away for other councils to join.