Cabinet considered the review of the Procurement Strategy and action plan which had been updated following the appointment of the Procurement and Contracts Manager in September 2017. This had enabled the Council to start fully implementing the strategy and ensure its contract register is up to date.

Due to ongoing financial pressures the Council needs to ensure money is spent wisely and the Strategy aims to achieve this by setting clear objectives for procurement and contract management to help deliver savings.

Alternative options considered and rejected by Cabinet:

·         Not to approve the Procurement Strategy.

Resolved to approve the Procurement Strategy and action plan.

Reason for Decision

To provide support for the Procurement Strategy so as to further enhance the financial stability of the Authority by way of robust contract management mechanisms.