Issue - meetings

The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, Enterprise, Community and Resources, which provided Members with an update on delivery of the Council’s Procurement Strategy 2016/19 (the Strategy).

The report set out details of recent developments in the Council’s procurement function and associated activities, since the last update report in November 2016. It was reported that the Strategy followed the format commended by the Local Government Association’s “National Procurement Strategy for Local Government in England” document, and was based around four key themes:-

·       Making savings

·       Supporting Local Economies;

·       Leadership; and

·       Modernising Procurement.

The Board was advised that significant progress had been made in improving the Council’s procurement practice since the Strategy had been developed, with many elements implemented fully integrated as part of standard procurement processes. However, there were some immediate priorities for the procurement function, such as the continuation of support to client departments, collaborative work with Liverpool City Region partners and working with colleagues in Purchase to Pay to promote and develop the Supplier Incentive Programme.

          The Board noted that delivery of the Strategy continued to benefit the local economy and provided opportunities for a wider range of potential suppliers such as local companies and small to medium enterprises.

RESOLVED: That progress achieved in delivering the Council’s Procurement Strategy 2016/19 be noted.