As a local authority, we are bound by three main regulatory
strands that govern how we procure goods and services. These are
European law, national guidance, and our own local rules that are
contained in Cheshire Police Authority's constitution.
Full Guidance
- How to do Business with Cheshire Constabulary
Quick Guide -
How to Do Business with Cheshire Constabulary
Tenders
Cheshire Constabulary tender opportunities will be advertised on
www.bluelight.gov.uk - you can view all opportunities without
registering.
Registration on www.bluelight.gov.uk is FREE,
all you need is internet access, no special software or equipment
is required. Once registered you will be able to view and express
interest in tender opportunities from Cheshire Constabulary as well
as those from other participating Authorities. You will also
receive automatic email notifications from this site of any future
opportunities advertised providing you complete the contract
category interest section by ticking all relevant category
boxes.
Contracts
Current contracts awarded by Cheshire Constabulary at the
conclusion of a tender process, or which have been awarded under an
existing framework agreement are available on The Bluelight Procurement
Database.
The Strategic Procurement Unit (SPU)
The Strategic Procurement Unit (SPU) is responsible for:
- Arranging contracts for goods, services and works through
tendering
- Use of framework agreements and collaborative procurement
- Providing procurement and contract advice
- Management of contracts and suppliers
- Government Procurement Cards (GPC)
The objectives of the Strategic Procurement Unit are based on
four recommendations set out in Cheshire Constabulary's Procurement
Strategy.
- To maximise the savings and productivity of Procurement
- To reduce procurement processing costs
- To satisfy our customers
- To raise environmental awareness
Supplier Diversity Audit
Cheshire Police have a legal duty to promote equality and
diversity and are required to have due regard to the need to
eliminate unlawful discrimination and harassment.
The Strategic Procurement Unit will help to ensure that Cheshire
Police are meeting their duties and responsibilities by undertaking
the following:
- Placing an expectation on our Suppliers to share and deliver
our equality goals
- Making sure that equality and diversity are taken into account
when procuring goods, works or services from external
providers
- Monitoring our contracts for compliance by conducting a
Diversity Audit and inviting Suppliers to explain how they are
meeting their equality and diversity obligations.
Diversity Audit Information
Contacts
- Head of Procurement and Contracts - Anita Gibbs
- Procurement and Contracts Manager - Sandy Penny
- Procurement and Contracts Manager - Helen Elliott
- Procurement and Contracts Manager - Claire Bostock
- Procurement and Contracts Officer - Lisa Griffiths
- Procurement and Contracts Officer - Michelle Broadhurst
- Procurement and Contracts Officer - Rachel Laws
- Email: procurement@cheshire.pnn.police.uk