Cabinet agreed
(a)
To
delegate authority to the relevant Cabinet Member, after consultation with the
relevant Executive Director or Director, to:
(b)
To begin
each of the procurement procedures (or variation) listed in Appendix 1 of the
report of 19 May 2026 (subject to an approved and available budget); and
(c)
Final
procurement documentation developed within the broad scope set out in the
procurement briefing notes (available on request); and
(d)
Contract
award (via a recommendation to award report / Executive Decision as
appropriate) provided the tender outcome is within + 5% of the budget agreed
with Finance when each project begins subject to agreement of the Section 151 Officer in consultation with the Cabinet member
for Resources & Finance.
(e)
To
support continued early engagement with Commercial & Procurement for higher‑value and higher‑risk activity. Cabinet endorsed the use of
the pipeline as a key governance and assurance tool.
Reason for the
decision
Delegation supported timely, well‑planned and compliant
procurement by improving visibility, prioritisation and resource use, while
strengthening audit assurance and allowing significant matters to be escalated
to Cabinet.
To ensure compliance with: Procurement Act 2023 and Dorset Council
Contract Procedure Rules.