What's in it for me

As a buyer for the Welsh public sector, the benefits of using xchangewales include:

• tools and services coupled with advice, guidance, training and support from Value Wales and the helpdesk facility
• an opportunity to drive procurement best practice; helping the Welsh public sector to develop and share buying strategies that achieve best value
• improved process efficiencies, increased productivity and a reduction in standard processing times; enabling greater amount of time to focus on ‘value add’ activities
• greater opportunities to collaborate with other buyers and to access collaborative deals and framework agreements that offer value-for-money; reducing your expenditure and lowering the cost of doing business with your suppliers
• improved control over workflow and approval processes; providing greater control of your spend, minimising the risk of maverick spending
• greater compliance with EU Directives and UK Laws governing public sector procurement
• greater access to management information to underpin strategic and operational decisions; improving the effectiveness of your contract negotiations and saving time and money
• improved management of contracts and of supplier performance; improving relationships with suppliers and increasing competition
• lower administration and transaction costs through reduced consumption of resources including postage and paper