Decision details

RESOLVED:

1.    That Cabinet gives approval to Procure for the projects listed in Annex 1 – “Annual Procurement Forward Plan for 2022/23” in accordance with the Council’s Procurement and Contract Standing Orders.

2.    That Cabinet agrees that where the first ranked tender for any projects listed in Annex 1 is within the +/-5% budgetary tolerance level, the relevant Executive Director, Director or Head of Service (as appropriate) is authorised to award such contracts.

3.    That Cabinet agrees the procurement activity that will be returned to Cabinet prior to going out to market.

4.    That Cabinet notes projects that will be presented to Cabinet or the Strategic Investment Board for approval of the business case (highlighted in grey).

Reasons for Decisions:

·         To comply with the Procurement and Contract Standing Orders agreed by Council in May 2019.

·         To provide Cabinet with strategic oversight of planned procurement projects for 2022/23.

·         To ensure Cabinet oversight is focussed on the most significant procurements.

·         To avoid the need to submit multiple individual requests for Approval to Procure as well as individual contract award approvals for work taking place in 2022/23.

(This item can be called in by the Resources and Performance Select Committee]