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It was resolved
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To approve the Council’s Procurement Strategic Plan which
will come into effect on the date the new legislation comes into
force (Appendix A to the report).

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To approve the revised Contract Procedure Rules which will come
into effect on the date the new legislation comes into force
(Appendix B to the report).

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To delegate any further decisions in respect of the
implementation of the Procurement Action Plan that requires the
approval of the Executive to the Portfolio Member for Finance. All
decisions will be published in the normal manner.

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To ask Officers to provide clarification of the Global G.A.P.
farm assurance standards and to report back thereon with a view to
ensuring that the Council’s expectations with regard to its
suppliers are in line with current national and local standards and
practices.