Issue - decisions

Matter for Decision

The Council’s Procurement Strategy expired at the end of March 2015 and needs to be renewed. Attached at Appendix 1 of the Officer’s report was a draft strategy for the period 2015-2018 for approval by the Executive Councillor.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Finance and Resources

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 Procurement Officer.

In response to the report Councillors welcomed the proposals and said a robust procurement strategy was required that set out the Council’s expectations to partners.

The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendation.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.