Decision

1.  That the proposed updated Contract and Procurement
Procedure Rules (CPPRs), protocols and working practices as set out
in the report and agreed during discussion be approved;

2.That delegation
of authority to the Executive Director Resources in
consultation with the Leader of the Council (Executive Councillor
for Resources, Communication and Commissioning) to make any future
changes to the CPPRs to ensure they remain in line with the
legislation and supplementary guidance, as issued by central
government be approved;

3.  That the proposed updates to the Contract
Regulations within the Constitution be recommended to Full Council
for approval.