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About us

Operating at the heart of government, we deliver procurement savings for the whole of the UK public sector.As a public sector organisation, working on your behalf, we are playing a vital role helping to protect front line services by driving…

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Freedom of Information

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) was signed by the Queen onto the statute book in November 2000, establishing a general right of access to all types of 'recorded' information held by public authorities. This right has been fully…

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NHS Taskforce Training

Government Procurement Service offers a programme of Basic Operational Purchasing Training to procurement staff in supplies, pharmacy and estates across the NHS.Delivered by our specially trained network of NHS Supplies Managers, this includes…

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Operational delivery

In 2011/12 we implemented a major change programme to transform our operations and performance in order to support the delivery of centralised procurement.  Fundamental changes were made to clearly focus the organisation…

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Our board

The board members of Government Procurement Service are:David ShieldsManaging DirectorLesley Charlesworth-HartDirector of Human ResourcesHelen MacCarthyDirector of CustomerServiceDavid MurrayDirector of ResourcesMarie BrennanProcurement Services…

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Savings approach

Savings are measured in accordance with guidance provided by the Efficiency and Reform Group guide “Measuring Up”, which was published on 29 November 2010.The guidance aims to introduce a unified approach to driving savings, and…

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Transparency data

The government has pledged greater transparency across the public sector to strengthen accountability to the taxpayer.  We are actively committed to this agenda and aim to be transparent by providing relevant and useful information for…

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Working for us

Here at Government Procurement Service we recognise that high quality people are our greatest asset and we constantly strive to attract the best talent. We are committed to achieving a diverse, balanced workforce where individuals succeed and…

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