Achievements 2017 to 21

Delivered a new Procurement Policy including a commitment to social value and inclusion the entire fire sector in response to the pandemic
We now include consideration of the commitment made to social value issues by tenderers when we evaluate them
Supported small and medium sized enterprises in Kent and Medway to successfully bid for goods and services we require
We have used our commitment to apprenticeships and skills development to support three apprentices through their qualifications with one of our major suppliers
Developed a policy to provide references for suppliers, especially smaller suppliers entering the market
We worked with our first aid supplier to support Restart a Heart campaigns across Kent and Medway