Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: July 15, 2025

Purpose: Cabinet is recommended to: approve the update version of the Procurement Policy for London Borough of Waltham Forest; and note that the Procurement Policy does not denote specific procurement activities nor does it provide approval for any procurement activities taking place  

Content: Cabinet approved the update version of the Procurement Policy for London Borough of Waltham Forest.   Options & Alternatives Considered   Not producing a Procurement Policy.  This would raise the risk of the Council being reactive in its procurement practice which often leads to less than optimal results. This would also mean the Council would fall short of the expectations set out in the UK’s National Procurement Policy Statement.