Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 20, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 10.1 The Director of Finance and Commercial Services introduced the report which provided an update on the development of Sheffield City Council’s revised Ethical Procurement Policy. The policy development process comprised of multiple drafting phases, during which time a range of stakeholders were invited to review the policy (including SME’s and VCFSE’s). Most recently, the draft policy was made available for public consultation via the Have Your Say platform. It was highlighted that a brief period of further targeted engagement was currently underway to capture feedback from areas not fully addressed during the original consultation.     10.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Finance and Performance Policy Committee:-   a)    Note the progress with the Ethical Procurement Policy development.     10.3 Reasons for Decision     10.3.1 To provide an update to committee on the current position on the Ethical Procurement Policy and next steps.     10.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected     10.4.1 N/A