Hampshire County Council Item 2 D

Executive Member for Policy and Resources

28 January 2008

Corporate Procurement Update

Report of the Acting Director

of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decisions are sought:

That approval is given to:

1. the improvement programme for corporate procurement

2. the Chief Executive being authorised to conclude contracts for the supply of electricity for street lighting.

2

Reason(s)

2.1

The Corporate Procurement Improvement Programme 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.

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

Executive Member Policy and Resources