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The South West Police Procurement Service (SwPPS) provides an amalgamated procurement service for Avon and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire police forces.
It has a wealth of public and private-sector experience and are all Members of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (MCIPS) or studying towards this accreditation.
Increased collaboration ensures a more strategic approach to procurement, significant operational efficiencies, and cash savings are delivered from our third-party expenditure.
The SwPPS is involved in several projects on national, regional, collaborative and force levels. It aims to provide best value, deliver policy advice and operational support.
A ‘category management’ approach ensures the procurement team has a good understanding of the internal business, and significant knowledge of what suppliers offer.
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