Issue - meetings

The Council’s current procurement strategy was approved by the then Cabinet in April 2012. Since that time the strategy has been kept under review to ensure it continues to comply with relevant legislation and best practice in procurement as well as supporting the Council in meeting its priorities. This report seeks the Executive Member’s approval for a refreshed and revised Procurement Strategy covering the period 2017 to 2019.

Resolved:                              That the strategy attached to the report be approved and noted.

Reason:                                 To ensure procurement is based on sound principles and continues to deliver value for money outcomes in line with the Council Plan, as well as ensuring the procurement process is robust and effective.

The Executive Leader considered a report which sought approval for the refreshed and revised Procurement Strategy covering the period 2017 to 2019 in order to ensure it continues to comply with relevant legislation and best practice in procurement as well as supporting the Council in meeting its priorities.

The Corporate Finance & Commercial Procurement Manager attended the meeting to summarise the report and answer potential questions. It was clarified that the strategy did not necessarily relate to the Local Government Association peer-review that had taken place beforehand as it was more policy-based and focused on setting long-term plans and objectives to better inform the Council, stakeholders and suppliers about the mission, scope and direction in relation to corporate procurement. 

The Executive Leader thanked the Officer for the report and it was

Resolved:                     That the strategy attached to the report be approved and noted.

Reason:                        To ensure procurement is based on sound principles and continues to deliver value for money outcomes in line with the Council Plan, as well as ensuring the procurement process is robust and effective.