Issue - meetings

This report sets out the Annual Procurement Strategy 2020-21 and updates Cabinet on the progress made across the five pillars of the Procurement Strategy 2020-2023, aligned with the Borough Plan 2019–2023.

Cabinet RESOLVED to note and approve the Annual Procurement Strategy report 2020-2021 as set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

Councillor McLennan, Deputy Leader and Lead Member for Resources, introduced a report detailing the Procurement Strategy Annual Report 2020-21.

In considering the report, Cabinet noted the progress (as detailed within section 3 of the report) being made against each of the five pillars within the 2020-23 Procurement Strategy and way in which these had also been aligned to meet the key objectives within the Borough Plan 2019-23.

In focussing on the pillars within the strategy, members noted the specific progress being made in relation to the Active Procurement, social value considerations and community wealth building commitments and support being provided for local businesses through the strategy as well as the benefits in relation to employment and skills opportunities.

In recognising the progress being made and associated benefits being achieved, Cabinet RESOLVED to note and approve the Annual Procurement Strategy report 2020-2021 as set out in Appendix 1 of the report.