Purpose

In line with the county council's Procurement
Rules, this report sets out a recommendation to approve the
commencement of the identified procurement exercises in
2026/27.
 
At the conclusion of the procurement process,
any award of contract will be made under Section 9.52 (51) of the
county council's Scheme of Delegation to Officers.
 
In support of the 2026/27 procurement pipeline
the report outlines updates proposed to Appendix 1 of the Social
Value Policy and Framework to match the latest national framework
and the Council’s 2025-2030 Plan.
 
This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the
requirements of the council's Cabinet procedure rules (Standing
Order C18, Consideration of Key Decisions) have been complied
with.

Content

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as
set out in the report.