Issue - decisions

RESOLVED: (i)         That the work now on-going to develop a Competition Strategy and accompanying Competition Handbook at the Council, further to the adoption of the Corporate Procurement Strategy in May 2007, be noted.

REASON:      To remain informed on progress in developing robust competition and procurement arrangements at the Council.

                        (ii)        That the draft policy set out in Annex A to the report be approved in principle, subject to any changes required and adoption by Full Council in due course.

REASON:      To allow Officers to progress detailed work on the Competition Strategy in the context of an agreed policy framework for competition at the authority.