1. NPS and Value Wales Procurement Regional Events 2015 Engaging with the NPS Presented by: Julie Harrison Date : July 2015

2. NPS and Value Wales Procurement Regional Events 2015 NPS Governance structure: NPS Board Independent Chair Representation from all sectors Board oversees NPS’ strategic direction NPS Delivery Group Chaired by NPS Director Representation from all sectors Provides oversight on operational matters and is accountable to the NPS Board Category Forum Groups Representation from all sectors Develop specifications and approach to market Process in place to obtain nominated members What do we have in place for member organisations? Customer Charter Opt Out Process

3. How do we help you… Buying once for Wales on behalf of the public sector Focus on areas of common and repetitive spend ensuring value for money for our 73 member organisations Our contracts and frameworks embed the principles of the Wales Procurement Policy Statement NPS works in collaboration with member organisations and is subject to independent scrutiny Reported cash saving of £7.9million (Financial year 14/15) NPS and Value Wales Procurement Regional Events 2015

4. NPS and Value Wales Procurement Regional Events July 2015 Contract Title Month of Award Annual Value (£) % of Welsh Suppliers % of Welsh SMEs Translation Services June 14 £1.7m100%97% Resource EfficiencyJuly 14£4.7m46.5%38.9% Bridging Arrangement for Printing ServicesSep 14£12m71% Construction ConsultancyJan 15£13.5m43%40.5% Stationery and Copier Paper (Lot 2)Jan 15£2.4m0% General Building Materials Feb 15£11.8m60%53% Occupational Health April 15 £5.4m75% Agency Workers April 15 £67.5m14% Liquid Fuels April 15 £21.2m40% Vehicle Hire April 15 £6.8m44%33% Furniture May 15£10.9m57% Cleaning and Janitorial Services June 15£12.5m86%64% Contracts and Frameworks NPS have awarded to date:

5. How we currently communicate 1:1 meetings Regular meetings with member organisations NPS Website Contains published Pipelines, Delivery Group and NPS Board Communiques, and information on Live Frameworks. News section: News articles, Notices of Award and E- Newsletters published Sell2Wales Website NPS section and content across the website is currently being refreshed. NPS Prior Information Notices, Contract Notices, Contract Award Notices are posted here E-Newsletter Monthly E-Newsletter issued. Notices of Award sent to 73 Heads of Procurement Events Regular supplier engagement events, and framework events for member organisations Social Media Twitter (@NPSWales) & LinkedIn (search National Procurement Service) Used to communicate: Notices of Award, PIN Notices, Contract Notices, E-Newsletters, News and Events

6. Interactive session 1: What is working well between your organisation and the NPS? NPS and Value Wales Procurement Regional Events 2015

7. Interactive Session 2: What could NPS change to improve our working and our engagement with your organisation? NPS and Value Wales Procurement Regional Events 2015