Bethan Jones

No

Having worked closely with staff from Audit Wales over the years she has always been impressed with their insight and the professionalism of the organisation. She brings to the Board senior strategic and operational experience from across the Welsh Public Sector in particular health and local government, together with an understanding of the practicalities of organisational collaboration and partnerships.

Is the National Procurement Service delivering for Wales?

No

Public bodies spent £234 million through the NPS in 2016-17, but this was well short of previous estimates, a report by the Auditor General for Wales has said.

Although spend through its procurement arrangements has increased year-on-year since its inception in 2013, public bodies are not using the NPS as much as anticipated. Of the £234 million spent through NPS in 2016-17, the 73 member organisations spent £222 million. NPS’s 2015 business plan had targeted a figure of £2.2 billion.