Key’s procurement of products and services related to ICT are subject to a separate procurement policy as well as external regulation.  No purchasing or contracting is permitted without the agreement of ICT staff.

ICT staff makes use of a number of nationally agreed purchasing frameworks to secure best value. 

Fixed landline and mobile phone services are secured through one such centrally negotiated contract.  Only in exceptional circumstances, and in prior agreement with ICT staff, can landline and mobile phone contracts exclusive of the provisions of the centrally negotiated contract be used.