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.
Individual departments are able to procure goods, services and
works under delegated limits and place call off orders under
framework contracts .
Where framework contracts exist and these are to be used, the
procedures below will not apply. Purchases will be called off
against these contracts as and when required. Where multiple
contractor/supplier frameworks exist, selection will either be
against pre-determined contract information or by
mini-competition.
Tender opportunities:
Cheshire Constabulary tender opportunities will be advertised on
www.bluelight.gov.uk. You can view all opportunities without
registering. You can register for free.
You will be able to view and express interest in tender
opportunities from Cheshire Constabulary as well as those from
other participating Authorities. You can also receive automatic
email notifications from this site of any future opportunities
advertised.
For contracts which we do not advertise, suppliers should
contact relevant departments directly to market their range of
products and services. Delegated users may contact the Strategic
Procurement Unit and request a search of the supplier database on
www.bluelight.gov.uk to identify potential suppliers who they can
invite to quote.
Contracts below £10,000
Contracts in this category would not normally be advertised.
Delegated users will request at least one quotation from a suitably
qualified supplier. Best practice would be to obtain a number of
quotations against the same requirement or specification.
Quotations may be verbal although written is recommended.
Contracts from £10,000 - £50,000
Contracts in this category would not normally be advertised .
Delegated users will request a minimum of three quotations which
must include a specification and delivery timescales/schedule
against which a supplier must quote.
Contracts over £50,000
Contracts in this category would be advertised on
www.bluelight.gov.uk. We may also use local press and relevant
trade journals. Contracts over £50,000 would be signed under seal.
Contracts over the current EU Threshold would also be advertised in
the Official Journal of the European Union.
More information
The following links will provide more information procurement
procedures within Cheshire Constabulary:
Extract from
Financial Regulations 2009 - Section 7 Procurement and
Contracts
Extract from
Financial Regulations 2009 - Section 7.16 Procurement
Procedures
Cheshire
Constabulary’s Standard Conditions of Contract for the supply of
goods and services
You can contact us at:
Cheshire Constabulary
Strategic Procurement Unit
Headquarters Clemonds Hey
Oakmere Road
Winsford
Cheshire
CW7 2UA
Fax: 01606 36 2238
Tel: 01606 36 5742/2063/2213/2010
Email: procurement@cheshire.pnn.police.uk
A more detailed guidance can be found in How to do
Business with Cheshire Constabulary
The Strategic Procurement Unit (SPU)
The Strategic Procurement Unit 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 Card
The supplies and purchasing function within the Strategic
Procurement Unit is responsible for comprehensive service supplying
various commodities including:
- Uniform
- Body Armour
- Forms
- Vehicle Equipment
- Crime Scene Investigation Consumable
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 Constabulary 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
Constabulary 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.
Publishing
Diversity Audit Information
Contacts
Head of Procurement - Anita Gibbs
Procurement Manager - Sandy Penny
Procurement Manager - Helen Elliott
Contracts Officer - Michelle Broadhurst
Supplies Manager - Wendy Burgess
Email: procurement@cheshire.pnn.police.uk