Purpose

The Executive Member for
Finance and Governance submitted a report for Executive consideration.

 

The report sought approval
of the Council’s Corporate Procurement Strategy 2024 – 2026.

 

The current strategy was in
place from 2020 to 2023 and a new strategy was required. A new two-year
corporate procurement strategy was contained in Appendix A and was recommended
to be put into place until 2026. This timeframe was shorter than previous strategies
to ensure any future revisions reflected the transformation anticipated over
the next two years within the authority.

 

As part of this
transformation an options appraisal would be developed concerning the most
cost-effective delivery model for procurement across the authority. The
strategy recognised the opportunity that procurement activity had in maximising
added value and efficiencies with a focus on achieving value for money,
alongside collaborating with internal and external partners. The Procurement
vision was to offer an outstanding procurement experience for stakeholders and
suppliers that was transparent, provided opportunities for local businesses,
delivered fantastic goods and services, delivered the best value for
Middlesbrough’s residents, and supported achievement of the Council’s strategic
priorities.

Decision

ORDERED that Executive approve the Corporate Procurement
Strategy 2024-2026.