Hampshire County Council

Executive Member for Policy and Resources Item 3(viii)

8 April 2004

Procurement Initiatives

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decisions are sought:

That approval be given to:

1. The following procurement proposals as set out in appendix 3:

· Long Sutton Primary School

· Sharps Copse Children's Centre

· Romsey Library

· External redecoration work (further packages)

· Harriet Costello School - temporary reinstatement work following fire damage)

· Temporary Buildings Term Contract (extension of existing contract)

2. The arrangements for the appointment of `preferred' consultant partners for Quantity Surveying and Building Surveying Services.

2

Reason(s)

2.1

To enable the national and corporate requirements associated with the strategic management of procurement to be met.

2.2

This decision supports Aims 2, 5 and 6 of the corporate strategy as follows:

Aim 2 - stewardship of the environment - by providing practical guidance on sustainability issues in procurement to staff and managers within procurement responsibilities.

Aim 5 - improving services - by extending strategic procurement within the County Council.

Aim 6 - development of councillors and staff - by developing procurement skills competencies for staff.

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

None.

4

Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker or other Executive Member consulted

4.1

Not applicable

5

Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee

5.1

Not applicable

6

Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent

6.1

Not applicable

Approved by:

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Date of decision:

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Councillor T K Thornber