Contracts and Procurement

Dyfed-Powys Police spends approximately £18m per annum on goods and services for revenue expenditure, providing companies of all sizes with a wide range of opportunities.

Whilst the financial responsibility for the procurement of goods and services has been devolved to appropriate stakeholders within the organisation, responsibility for strategic procurement lies with the Procurement Department. 

Our vision is to obtain value for money through planned, responsive, professional, well-managed, sustainable procurement of goods, services and works that contributes to the achievement of the Authority’s priorities and meets the needs of police officers and police staff.

How Do We Buy?

For purchases or contracts with a value below £1000

More than one quotation should be sought where it is considered appropriate to demonstrate value for money. 

For purchases or contracts with a value between £1000 and £29,999 and for Works contracts up to £49,999.

A minimum of three formal quotations must be sought

For purchases or contracts with a value of £30,000 and for Works contracts £50,000 and above

If there are no suitable existing contracts or framework agreements that are deemed to offer value for money then a tender process will be commenced.  This will be conducted in line with Force Standing Orders on Contracts.

Published tenders for goods and services with a value of £30,000 or more are advertised via bluelight and sell2wales.

Published tenders for works contracts of £50,000 or more are advertised via sell2wales.

Important Notice to Suppliers

From 01 January 2005 all information relating to the provision and performance of contracts with Dyfed-Powys Police Authority falls under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, and as such may be disclosed to third parties upon request in accordance with the terms of the Act.

Suppliers should ensure that they are aware of the full implications of the Act, which is fully retrospective.

The full terms of the Act, along with specific guidance for public authorities on the implications for third party contracts, can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.