Working with our suppliers
The RNLI recognises the importance of ensuring we get best value for every penny donated to the institution. Making certain our lifeboat crews and lifeguards have everything they need to save lives at sea is fundamental to what we do. Ensuring quality and consistency of supply, negotiating best price and protecting our reputation are all essential to our procurement philosophy, which is why we are continuing to actively promote the modernisation of procurement at the RNLI.
Our core approach encompasses 'through life management' and 'continous improvement' through quality assurance and the principles oof eliminating waste through the application of 'lean manufacturing management'.
The RNLI is committed to ensuring each of our nominated commodity experts, wherever they are based, are professionally trained and have the support they need in order to develop supplier relationships in the most professional way.
We are also committed to using technology to ease our communications with suppliers and simplify processes, while ensuring visibility at every level.
Please use the links below to learn more about procurement at the RNLI.
What we buy and our purchasing policy
Information about the types of products and services that are required by the RNLI and our purchasing policy.
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How to become an RNLI supplier
The need to demonstrate value for money is central to the RNLI's procurement strategy, and cannot be achieved without the support of suppliers both large and small.
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RNLI Terms and conditions
All RNLI suppliers are required to comply with our standard Terms and conditions of purchase.
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