Decision details

Councillor Izzi Seccombe explained that the purpose behind this initiative to provide a modern system that allows a more flexible approach for the council and contractors. The advantage to contractors is that they can join the system at any time and do not have to wait for a tender to be issued. It will assist the council to be more efficient when it commissions work and should save money as well.

Councillor Peter Butlin emphasised the need to have good procurement systems in place. Money can be used more effectively providing better value as a result.

That Cabinet:

1)       Approves the establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System to facilitate the delivery of a range of business support services and programmes in support of the County Council’s Covid-19 Recovery Plan and the Economic Growth Strategy.

2)       Approves commencing with the procurement and delegates authority for the Strategic Director for Communities to negotiate, and to enter into, all contracts on terms and conditions acceptable to the Strategic Director for Resources.