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.

Decision

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