Purchasing related to technology or communications (both hardware and services) is done centrally by the ICT teams.  The teams have access to national frameworks that bring reduced costs and centralised management features.

Fixed landline, mobile phone and cloud telephony services are secured through these centrally negotiated contracts.

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.

Pay as you go mobile phone connections are not permitted as they do not meet the financial audit requirements for the organisation.