Becoming a supplier for the county council involves a competitive process of quotation or tender. This varies depending on the value and the type of contract on offer.
You can become one of our suppliers by registering for tender opportunities.
Oracle supplier portal
Successful suppliers will be asked to register and maintain their details using the Oracle supplier portal.
The portal provides a secure area where suppliers can:
- manage their profile; for example, updating address and bank details
- view purchase orders, receipts, invoices, and payments
It is the supplier’s responsibility to log in to the portal, register and maintain their details, ensuring that all information held is accurate and up to date. Purchase orders will only be processed once the registration process is completed and approved.
Existing suppliers
Access to the Oracle supplier portal will be rolled out to existing suppliers using a phased approach during the first half of 2026. The Oracle team will contact you directly with guidance on the actions required.
New suppliers
When you are awarded a contract, you will be sent a link to the Oracle supplier portal to register and create your supplier account.
Training material
- Video - Register for using the supplier portal
- Video - Introduction to the supplier portal
- Guide - How to register for the supplier portal (PDF, 1.8MB)
- Guide - How to use the supplier portal (PDF, 2.4MB)
If you have any questions or issues that are not covered by the training material, such as a:
- technical issue with the Oracle supplier portal - contact your contract manager or primary point of contact at the council who will be able to raise a support ticket on your behalf
- contract or purchase order query - contact your contract manager or primary point of contact at the council
- invoice or payment query - email: wsccaccountspayable@westsussex.gov.uk