Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Decision:
That the Commercial
Policy as set out at Appendix 1 to the submitted report be
approved.
Reasons for the decision:
To enable the
Commercial Policy to be implemented and underpinning guidance and
training to be put in place to support delivery of Council
priorities and statutory obligations.
Alternative options considered:
The only alternative
option was to not put a Commercial Policy in place. This alternative was not part of the proposal, as
Contract Procedures states that there is a Commercial Policy and
the purpose of which was to provide more detail on how Contract
Procedures would be implemented and adhered to.
Implementation:
This decision will
come into force and may be implemented on 2 January 2025 unless the
call-in procedure is triggered (as set out in the Standing Orders
in relation to Overview and Scrutiny).
Information:
Procurement and
Contract Management activities were vital for enabling the Council
to meet its strategic objectives and operational needs whilst
gaining best value for money in delivering services for our
residents and communities.
The Commercial Policy
set out how Council Contract Procedures would be implemented and
underpinned by a wider framework of guidance and training for
Officers. Furthermore, the Commercial
Policy detailed the strategic and operational responsibilities of
Council Officers to ensure:
a)
the Council’s approach to procurement and contract management
is fair, open and transparent; and
b)
the effectiveness and efficiency of Procurement and Contract
Management activities.
At the meeting
Councillor Tyerman proposed and Councillor Billings seconded a
motion that was agreed unanimously by the Cabinet, as set out
above.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
Publication date: 20/12/2024
Date of decision: 17/12/2024
Date comes into force if not called in: 01/01/2025
Call-in deadline date: 31/12/2024
Current call-in Count: 0
