Decision Maker: Executive, Council

Outcome: Recommendations approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 19, 2024

Purpose: To seek approval to revised Procurement & Contract Procedure Rules (Procedure Rule 8) in the Council's Constitution. Revisions are necessary to ensure that guidance to procuring officers remains up to date. Also to reflect changes as a consequence of enactment of the Procurement Act 2023.

Content: RESOLVED – that the Executive is:   (i)             Recommends to Council a revised version of Procedure Rule 8 (Procurement & Contract Procedure Rules) in anticipation of implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 in October 2024, for inclusion in the Council’s Constitution; and (ii)           To note that procurements that commenced in advance of the Procurement Act 2023 effective date will continue to be subject to the previous version of the Procedure Rule 8 (which references the Public Contract Regulations 2015).