Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 19, 2025

Purpose: EPP Collaboration Agreement, Procurement Strategy and rules, Social Value Policy

Content: (1)        That the Cabinet agreed to delegate authority to the Service Director (Contracts, Partnerships and Procurement) for the signing by the Council of the EPP Collaboration Agreement for a period of three years commencing 01 April 2025.   (2)        That the Cabinet agreed to the adoption of the EPP Procurement Strategy, setting the direction of procurement practice at the Council for the next three years (subject to annual review).   (3)        That the Cabinet agreed to the Social Value Policy and Approach, introducing a TOMs based approach to evaluation and reporting on social value within the Council.   (4)        That the Cabinet agreed the amendments to the Council’s Procurement Rules to facilitate the above recommendations and in response to Audit recommendations.