Archived decisions

Hampshire County Council

Executive Member for Policy and Resources Item 3c

23 July 2008

Corporate Procurement Update

Report of the Acting Director of Property, Business and

Regulatory Services

Contact: Neil Jones Ext: 6180 e-mail: [email protected]

Shaun le Picq 6967 [email protected]

1

Summary

1.1

The following decisions are sought:

a. That the ongoing improvement programme for corporate procurement be approved.

b. That the Chief Executive be authorised to conclude new contracts for the supply of electricity for quarterly-billed small sites, monthly-billed small sites and monthly-billed large sites.

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:

23 July 2008

Councillor T K Thornber Exxecutive Member for Resources and Policy