Issue - meetings

To receive a report from the Deputy Chief Executive introducing the draft new Procurement Strategy covering the period 2023 to 2027.

The Committee had before it a report * from the Deputy Chief Executive (S151) presenting the revised draft Procurement Strategy requesting that it be recommended to the Cabinet for approval.

The contents of the report were outlined with particular reference to the following:

·       The previous Procurement Strategy had been drawn up 4 years ago in partnership with other local authorities, however, the revised Strategy now aligned with the Devon County Council Strategy as a whole but was also tailored to Mid Devon.

·       A follow on document would be forthcoming which would need to be embedded within the Strategy.

·       Significant changes in legislation were expected as a result of Britain coming out of the European Union and therefore further changes to the Strategy would probably be needed. The document would therefore be kept under review.

·       An audit on the Procurement area was currently being undertaken.

The Committee had been impressed by the format of the report before them and wished to thank the officers.

RECOMMENDED to the Cabinet that the revised Procurement Strategy be approved by the Cabinet

(Proposed by the Chairman)

Reason for the decision

As set out within the report

Note: * Report previously circulated; copy attached to the signed minutes.