Cabinet considered the contents of the report of 6 September 2022, in
respect of proposed contracts as set out in Appendix 1, which were in addition
to those on the forward plan that was approved by Cabinet on 1 March 2022 and
It was agreed:
(a) To begin each procurement processes listed
in Appendix 1 of the report.
(b) That in each instance the further step of
making any contract award should be delegated to the relevant Cabinet portfolio
holder, in consultation with the relevant Executive Director.
Reason for the decision
Cabinet is required to approve all key decisions with financial
consequences of £500k or more. It is also good governance to provide Cabinet
with a summary of all proposed procurement prior to them formally commencing.