Decision details

To consider an update report on the Council’s procurement and contract management functions and activity.

(a)  That the key development activities undertaken by the Commercial team since its establishment to improve procurement and contract management at the council be noted.

(b)  Noted that savings and best value were being driven through detailed review of the council’s contracts register.

(c)  Noted the further key development activities that would be undertaken by the establishment of an embedded commercial function, to improve the function and deliver the procurement and contract management strategy.