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Report of Head of Finance and Procurement

Summary

This report brings forward for Members’ approval, the joint procurement strategy and action plan for 2013/14 for the council. The primary objective of the procurement strategy is the setting out of a clear framework for the procurement of goods, services and works that assist in reducing service budgets in line with severe funding reduction while being fit for the purpose, meeting the needs of local people and service users, and providing value for money over their lifetime.

Recommendations

The Executive is recommended:

(1)       to consider and approve the joint corporate procurement strategy and action plan for 2013/14 for the council which is attached at Appendix 1.

The Head of Finance and Procurement submitted a report which presented the joint procurement strategy and action plan for 2013/14 for the council. The primary objective of the procurement strategy was the setting out of a clear framework for the procurement of goods, services and works that would assist in reducing service budgets in line with severe funding reduction while being fit for the purpose, meeting the needs of local people and service users, and providing value for money over their lifetime.

Resolved

(1)               That the joint corporate procurement strategy and action plan for 2013/14 for the council be approved.

(2)               That the Lead Member for Financial Management be requested to send a copy of the Joint Corporate Procurement Strategy and Action Plan 2013/14 to the Secretary of State.

Reasons

The joint corporate procurement strategy has a fundamental role in helping the Council reduce its services budget and protect front line services as it manages the implications of reduced government funding.

The Secretary of State has an interest in procurement matters. 

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