Issue - meetings

AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS

Reason for decision – as specified in the report.

Other options considered - none.

Conflicts of interest/dispensations granted – none.

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RESOLVED:

2.1     That the proposal for consultation on adopting a policy of delivery of
          services in-house as the council’s default approach to supply be
          agreed.  That a duty to consult is required by the Best Value legislation
          and that set representatives of various specified groups - local
          taxpayers, local ratepayers, service users, and persons appearing to
          have an interest in the area - have a right to express their views be
          noted.  That the consultation period will close after thirty (30) calendar
          days be noted.

2.2     That the council’s Commissioning and Procurement Board is the
          mechanism for challenge to ensure the delivery of services in-house is
          the default approach be noted.

2.3     That the council’s Commissioning and Procurement Board will require
          social value is adopted in provision of internal and/or external service
          delivery be agreed.

2.4     That the council’s policy will be supported by operational guidance for
          council officers, which will be updated from time-to-time under the
          guidance of the council’s Commissioning and Procurement Board, be
          agreed.

Reason for decision – to ensure that the council’s procurements achieve maximum social value.

Other options considered – none other than as specified in the report.

Conflicts of interest/dispensations granted – none.