Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: April 24, 2025

Purpose: To consider and adopt.

Content: Decision: To approve the proposed Corporate Procurement Strategy 2025-2027 as set out in Appendix 1 to the report. Reason(s): 1.       The purpose of the Corporate Procurement Strategy (Appendix 1) will provide us with structure and framework from which we will operate throughout the procurement cycle (Appendix 2). 2.       The Strategy sets out the following six strategy principles that are supported by practical objectives alongside guides/tools as provided in our Procurement Toolkit. Other options considered and rejected by the Executive: Continue as is without an overarching operating framework in respect of the procurement cycle. Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation granted: None.