Issue - meetings

Report of Strategic Director Customer Service and Resources

Summary

To consider the granting of delegated powers to award to the Strategic Director Customer Services and Resources, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Resources and the Chairman of the Accounts, Audit and Risk Committee, for a contract for the Supply of Internal Audit Services.

Recommendations

The Executive is recommended to:

(1)       To note the progress made to date in the appointment of an external provider for the Supply of Internal Audit Services.

(2)       Approve the granting of delegated powers to award to the Portfolio Holder for Resources and the Chairman of the Accounts, Audit and Risk Committee, in consultation with the Strategic Director Customer Services and Resources, for a contract for the Supply of Internal Audit Services, commencing on 1^st April 2009 for a period of 3 years with the option, purely at the discretion of the Council, to extend the contract by up to 2 years.

Agreed, with the following amendment:

Recommendation 2: The granting of delegated powers to be awarded to the Strategic Director of Customer Services and Resources, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Resources and the Chairman of Accounts, Audit and Risk Committee.

The Strategic Director Customer Services and Resources submitted a report to consider the granting of delegated power to award to the Strategic Director Customer Services and Resources, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Resources and the Chairman of the Accounts, Audit and Risk Committee, for a contract for the Supply of Internal Audit Services.

Resolved

(1)   That the progress made to date in the appointment of an external provider for the Supply of Internal Audit Services be noted.

(2)   That the granting of delegated powers be awarded to the Strategic Director of Customer Services and Resources, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Resources and the Chairman of Accounts, Audit and Risk Committee for a contract for the Supply of Internal Audit Services, commencing on 1 April 2009 for a period of 3 years with the option, purely at the discretion of the Council, to extend the contract by up to 2 years.

Reasons - The exempt report demonstrates that the procurement of Internal Audit Services is being undertaken via a competitive, compliant and robust process with the demonstration of effective partnership working with a neighbouring local authority. The Strategic Director Customer Services and Resources has provided strategic direction throughout the process and will consult with the Portfolio Holder for Resources and the Chairman of the Accounts, Audit and Risk Committee prior to deciding upon an award.

Report of Strategic Director Customer Service and Resources

Summary

To consider the granting of delegated powers to award to the Strategic Director Customer Services and Resources, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Resources and the Chairman of the Accounts, Audit and Risk Committee, for a contract for the Supply of Internal Audit Services.

Recommendations

The Executive is recommended to:

(1)       To note the progress made to date in the appointment of an external provider for the Supply of Internal Audit Services.

(2)       Approve the granting of delegated powers to award to the Portfolio Holder for Resources and the Chairman of the Accounts, Audit and Risk Committee, in consultation with the Strategic Director Customer Services and Resources, for a contract for the Supply of Internal Audit Services, commencing on 1^st April 2009 for a period of 3 years with the option, purely at the discretion of the Council, to extend the contract by up to 2 years.