Hampshire County Council Executive Member - Policy and Resources Item 2 B 29 June 2007 Corporate Procurement Update Report of the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services |
Contact: Andrew Smith Ext: 7826 e-mail: [email protected]
Neil Jones Ext: 6180 e-mail: [email protected]
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Summary |
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The following decisions are sought: |
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1. that progress on the corporate improvement programme for procurement be approved.
2. that action taken to extend the contracts for electricity with the existing suppliers for large and quarterly-billed sites be approved. 3. that the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services be authorised to conclude contracts for the supply of gas |
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Reason(s) |
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The Corporate Procurement Action Plan does not link to the corporate priorities but requires a decision as it has a positive impact on the management of the Council's resources and on the local economy; by promoting a strategic approach to procurement; and by developing the procurement skills of staff and improving capacity. |
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Other options considered and rejected |
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None. |
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Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker or other Executive Member consulted |
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Not applicable |
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Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee |
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Not applicable |
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Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent |
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Not applicable |
Approved by: |
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Date of decision: |
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Councillor T K Thornber Executive Member Policy and Resources |
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