Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner Christopher Salmon has signed-up to a new service in his bid to help the police provide better value for money for taxpayers.
The force has joined up with the Welsh Government’s National Procurement Service (NPS) to ensure that bulk buying of items like technology, utilities and stationery will shave pounds off the bottom line.
Commissioner Salmon, said: “It is my duty to ensure that any spending by Dyfed-Powys Police is done wisely and provides maximum value for money for the public. The NPS with its ‘Buy Once for Wales’ approach, will help achieve this.
“During times of austerity it is more important than ever that the police service does all it can to make sure public funds are spent wisely. By working with our partners we can ensure we’re doing this while continuing to deliver essential policing services that people rely on.”
Like all other members of the NPS the Commissioner has signed-up for five years. The aim is for the Service to create a stronger centralised procurement in Wales with improved collaborative working between organisations in the public sector.