Decision details

The report of the Head of Contracts and Direct Services was submitted seeking approval for a Sustainable Procurement and Commissioning Strategy, reporting to Members progress made against last year’s Procurement Action Plan and outlining the Action Plan for 2009/10.

The Director Corporate Services reported on amendments to the Strategy reflecting changes in legislation, requirements from the mock inspection of Housing Services and in preparation for the outcome of the Local Government review.

Scrutiny Committee – Resources considered the report at their meeting on 25 March 2009 and the support and comments of Members were noted.

A member emphasised the importance of supporting local businesses and the Director Corporate Services responded that this was acknowledged and incorporated in the Procurement Strategy.

Executive noted the progress made to date and recommended that the Sustainable Procurement and Commissioning Strategy 2009/12 and Action Plan for 2009/10 be approved.