Decision Maker: Cabinet, Full Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: July 24, 2024

Purpose: Approve changes to the Council’s Contract Standing Orders (CSOs) and Procurement Code to reflect the Procurement Act 2023 which comes into force on 28 October 2024.

Content: RESOLVED That the Cabinet delegates authority to the Head of Corporate Finance to review and make minor modifications to the Procurement Code as and when amendments are required following a review or any subsequent change to legislation and statutory guidance are introduced. (Generic Delegation 7 will be used to enact this recommendation). That Full Council be recommended to Approve the revised Procurement Code attached as Appendix A to report FIN/660. Reasons for the Recommendations The Council requires clear rules about how it conducts procurement. The Procurement Code has been updated to reflect changes in legislation. The Code needs approval so that it can be incorporated into the Council’s Constitution