165 Procurement Strategy
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To seek support for the adoption and implementation of the new Procurement Strategy.
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Decision:
It was PROPOSED by Councillor Parrott and SECONDED by Councillor Hook and
RESOLVED
That the Executive adopt the new Procurement Strategy and delegated authority is given to the Executive Member for Finance and Corporate to make minor amendments to the Procurement Strategy.
Minutes:
The Executive considered the report to seek support for the adoption and implementation of the new Procurement Strategy.
Councillor Parrott introduced the item and appraised the Executive on the content of the report. Councillor Hook spoke to this item in relation to including reference to net zero and the environment and the social value threshold of £100,000. The Corporate Procurement Officer responded to these points orally highlighting the balance between spend, social value and supporting local businesses.
The Leader spoke to the importance of supporting local businesses.
The matter having been debated and the options and alternatives and other relevant factors highlighted (e.g. financial, legal and risk implications), it was PROPOSED by Councillor Parrott and SECONDED by Councillor Hook and
RESOLVED
That the Executive adopt the new Procurement Strategy and delegated authority is given to the Executive Member for Finance and Corporate to make minor amendments to the Procurement Strategy.