How is The Crown Prosecution Service organised?
The CPS operates 42 areas across England and Wales, each headed by a Chief Crown Prosecutor, and each receiving its administrative support from one of 10 regional service centres. CPS Headquarters operates across five sites. These are based in London (three sites), York and Birmingham. A map showing the organisation of The CPS is given on the back page of this booklet. How is our purchasing organised? The DPU • Our Departmental Procurement Unit (DPU) is a Headquarters unit with three main responsibilities: • Undertaking major procurement projects and letting national call-off contracts; • Developing Departmental procurement policy; and • Providing support and advice to our managers and procurement staff. The principal objectives are to ensure that: • Best procurement practice is followed throughout The Crown Prosecution Service; • Value for money is obtained; and • All relevant legal requirements are met. The unit is staffed by a team of qualified procurement professionals. Local purch
