West Midlands Public Services Network has signed a preferred-supplier contract with Virgin Media Business, to deliver a procurement network designed to create significant cost savings.

The network, which forms part of the government’s strategy do drive public services networks (PSN) across the UK, is predicted to deliver savings to members of more than £1.5 million per year, with expectations that this number could rise to as much as £5 million per year.

Partners currently included in the West Midlands programe include Warwickshire County Council, Birmingham City Council, Worcestershire County Council, West Midlands Police, Herefordshire County Council and the Black Country Local Authorities, with Solihull Council leading the procurement process.

The PSN projects allow multiple public sector organisations to share shared services across join infrastructure, improving collaboration and negotiating power.

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