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REPORT OF THE SERVICE DIRECTOR – LEGAL AND COMMUNITY

To present an updated Procurement Strategy for adoption.

RESOLVED: That the new Procurement Strategy 2021-22 at Appendix A be adopted with implementation from 1 April 2021.

REASON FOR DECISIONS: To ensure the Council’s has an up to date Procurement Strategy. To formally support the ongoing development and modernisation of procurement and contract management within the Council with the aim of making further savings and supporting the local economy.

Audio recording – 50 minutes 47 seconds

The Executive Member for Finance and IT presented the report entitled The Council’s Procurement Strategy together with the following appendix:

·                Appendix A - Procurement Strategy 2021-22.

The Executive Member for Finance and IT drew attention to the following:

·                This was something where the Council could make a real difference;

·                It aimed to support the local economy by supporting more localised procurement;

·                The strategy sought to support the aims set out in the Council Plan;

·                Considering supply chains;

·                There was a Government green paper regarding procurement;

·                Looking at how can encourage local suppliers to do business with the Council;

Councillor Ian Albert proposed, Councillor Martin Stears-Handscomb seconded and it was:

RESOLVED: That the new Procurement Strategy 2021-22 at Appendix A be adopted with implementation from 1 April 2021.

REASON FOR DECISIONS: To ensure the Council’s has an up to date Procurement Strategy. To formally support the ongoing development and modernisation of procurement and contract management within the Council with the aim of making further savings and supporting the local economy.