Issue - meetings

This report sets out the key deliverables of the Corporate Procurement Teams (CPT) workplan for 2007/08 and reviews progress against the procurement three year action plan 2004/2007.

(i)           That the progress made against the three year action plan and national procurement strategy milestones as set out in paragraphs 6-12 of the report be noted;

(ii)     That the Corporate Procurement Team’s workplan, as set out in paragraphs 12-13 and Annex C of the report, be noted.

Members received a report which set out the key deliverables of the Corporate Procurement Team’s (CPT) workplan for 2007/08 and reviewed progress against the procurement three year action plan for 2004/2007.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member be advised:

(i)           That the progress made against the three year action plan and national procurement strategy milestones as set out in paragraphs 6-12 of the report be noted;

(ii)     That the Corporate Procurement Team’s workplan, as set out in paragraphs 12-13 and Annex C of the report, be noted.

Decision of the Executive Member

RESOLVED:That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:(i) To raise awareness of the progress made to date in delivering the three year action plan;

                        (ii) To ensure the effective and efficient delivery of all procurement activities and functions across the Council, optimise scarce resources, support the delivery of the Corporate Procurement Strategy and secure full compliance with all regulatory requirements and Council policy.