Purpose

To introduce a new updated version of the
Contract Procedure Rules.

Decision

Resolved:
 
1.   
That the draft revised Contract Procedure Rules, at Appendix 1a
within the report, be recommended to Full Council for adoption;
and
 
2.   
That the Delegations to Officers that sets out the authorisation
for decision making in relation to Contract Procedure Rules at
Appendix 2 within the report be approved. This approval will be
subject to a Council decision to amend the Contract Procedure
Rules.

Reasons for the decision

·        
To ensure that the Council has robust, up-to-date Contract
Procedure Rules that provide clarity to officers, members, and
potential suppliers.
·        
To ensure a clear and consistent approach in the award of contracts
and safeguard the public’s trust and confidence and promote
public accountability and procurement practice.
·        
To help avoid governance failures in the Council’s
procurement activity.

Alternative options considered

To do nothing – which would result in
the retention of the existing Contract Procedure Rules. This would
not be deemed best practice as the Contract Procedure Rules have
not been reviewed or updated for 3 years.