Decision details

Received the final report of the Procurement Best Value Review, which presents the findings of the review and recommendations for the future.

Agreed, in order to achieve significant improvements over the next five years, to:

1. Recommend the Assembly to adopt the findings of the Procurement Best Value Review and agree the Improvement Plan;

2. The Procurement Strategy as set out in Appendix 1 of the Review Report.

3. The principle of establishing a Strategic Procurement Unit, subject to final post evaluation and cost analysis;

4. A growth bid of £150,000 to support the development of the Strategic Procurement Unit; and

5. To receive a future report on the overall structure, role and responsibilities of the Strategic Procurement Unit from the Director of Finance following full job evaluation.