Decision Maker: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 20, 2025

Purpose: Report detailing proposed changes to the Councils internal contract standing orders to reflect forthcoming changes as a result of the new Procurement Act 2023, and changes proposed by the internal Governance Workstream.

Content: RESOLVED:   The Committee resolved to:   a)  Note the list, set out in paragraph 4 and Appendix A, of contracts due for renewal between June 2026 and June 2027.   b)   Approve the proposed changes to Key Decisions in terms of Procurement with the introduction of a sensitivity analysis to determine which Procurement exercise require formal Committee approval within paragraphs 5 to Appendix B.   c)   Approve changes to the Council Procurement Regulations thresholds for seeking quotes and tenders within paragraph 6 and Appendix C.   d)   Approve a number of general updates to the Council Procurement Regulations within paragraphs 7 and Appendix D. Page 183 Agenda Item 10   e)   Note general updates within paragraphs 8 to 12, and Appendix E.