Decision details

To approve a new procurement strategy for the period 2012 to 2017.

Matter for Decision:  

The Council’s current Procurement Strategy was due to come to an end in November 2012 and therefore needed to be renewed.  A draft strategy covering the period December 2012 to March 2015 was attached, as Appendix 1 of the Officer’s report.  The Scrutiny Committee was asked to consideration the draft.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Customer Services and Rsources:

Approved the draft Procurement Strategy appended to the Officer’s report for publication and implementation.

Reason for the Decision:

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations:

The Committee received a report from the Strategic procurement Advisor regarding the Procurement Strategy 2012-17.

Members welcomed the reference to opportunities for local suppliers.

Councillor Herbert requested an update on social value legislation on the living wage.

The Committee resolved unanimously to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Executive Councillor (and any dispensations granted)

Not applicable.