NPCC: better procurement alone is not enough

National Police Chiefs’ Council Lead on Procurement, Lee Tribe said:

“Streamlining procurement will be one of a number of ways we save money but it won’t solve the problem alone. We are expecting further cuts of between 25-40 per cent in the coming spending review. The NPCC has been bringing forces together to think carefully about how we respond to the twin challenges of deep reductions in our budgets and changing crime and demand on the service; we are discussing and debating fundamental changes to the way we police.

“This release of data by the Home Office has helpfully highlighted areas of procurement where there are price differences that can be – and are being – addressed.

“In 2012, forces conducted their own review and completed a procurement exercise both for vehicles and a national uniform solution. Following this review, forces have collaborated more when procuring vehicles. Contracts for a new national uniform service will be available to forces in 2016, ensuring forces pay the same price for the same item. These changes will deliver millions of pounds of savings.”