Issue - meetings

Councillor Tony Mitchell

To consider the review of the Procurement Strategy.

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.

To receive an update on the prioritised procurement work programme and the Annual Procurement Strategy.

The Group Head Commissioning and Transformation advised that the Procurement Strategy was a summation of the overarching strategy and actions to be taken and explained how procurement will be conducted and the processes required to comply with contract standing orders and public contract regulations.

Damola Aladesiun, Procurement Manager, was introduced to the Committee and answered questions about targets in the action plan, data analytics, and involvement with the Surrey Procurement Group and how these could all contribute towards more cost-effective streamlined procurement processes.

The Procurement Manager also confirmed that contracts would include Construction (Design and Management) regulations that cover health and safety aspects and would form part of the terms and conditions.

Resolved to note the update on the Procurement Strategy and proposed actions.