This report asked Members to approve the Council's Procurement Strategy (the Strategy) for 2020 to 2025.

During the discussion, Members asked officers if some questions could be added/amended at the evaluation level to include questions on any association to Council Members and/or employees. 

Members also wanted the wording “and contribute to the Council goals” included within the “Protecting our Environment” section of the policy.

Amendments would also be required in relation to the carbon neutral agreement inline with the Councils carbon neutral agreement.   

After a full discussion, Cllr Hossack MOVED and Cllr Parker SECONDED the recommendations in the report. A vote was taken and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY.

Members are asked to:

R1. Approve the Procurement Strategy for 2020-2025.

R2. Delegate authority to the Monitoring Officer to make amendments if required.