Issue - meetings

To consider undertaking a procurement exercise to set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of professional advice and project support services.

Cabinet Portfolio Holder – Councillor Peter Butlin

Councillor Peter Butlin, Deputy Leader, Finance and Property, summarised the report which sought approval to procure a central system for acquiring consultancy, professional advice and project support when needed. 

Councillor Butlin explained that instead of having multiple contracts, the system would enable a more commercial approach with improved contract management.  In addition, the system would help to make savings in relation to the procurement of services.

He therefore, outlined the recommendations as detailed on page 449 of the document pack.

Resolved

That Cabinet

1)     Authorises the Executive Director for Resources in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Property to undertake a procurement exercise to set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of professional advice and project support services; and

2)     Authorises the Executive Director for Resources to enter into all relevant agreements for the provision of such services referred to in Recommendation 1 on terms and conditions acceptable to him.