The Pre-Decision Scrutiny Question and Response were noted.

DECISION

1.    To note the Contracts Forward Plan at Appendix 1 to the report.

2.    To confirm that all contracts can proceed to contract award after tender.

3.    To authorise the Divisional Director, Legal Services to execute all necessary contract documents in respect of the awards of contracts referred to in recommendation 2 above.

4.    To note the procurement forward plan 2017-22 schedule detailed in Appendix 2 to the report.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, RESOURCES (Z. COOKE)

(Head of Procurement (Z. Ahmed)

Councillor David Edgar, Cabinet Member for Resources, introduced the report. He explained that the report was provided to give an opportunity for Members to request that a more detailed report be presented to Cabinet on any of the contracts listed. However, all Cabinet Members were involved in discussions with relevant Corporate Directors anyway and he was not aware of any requests to bring forward specific reports to Cabinet.

The Mayor agreed that he would expect all his Cabinet Members to be on top of the arrangements for contract awards in their areas. He noted the Pre-Decision Scrutiny Question and response and he agreed that all contracts listed could proceed to award following tender.

RESOLVED

1.    To note the Contracts Forward Plan at Appendix 1 to the report.

2.    To confirm that all contracts can proceed to contract award after tender.

3.    To authorise the Divisional Director, Legal Services to execute all necessary contract documents in respect of the awards of contracts referred to in recommendation 2 above.

4.    To note the procurement forward plan 2017-22 schedule detailed in Appendix 2 to the report.