Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Committee agreed to recommend to Council the adoption of the Procurement Strategy 2025-28.
summary: The decision at stake is the adoption of the Procurement Strategy 2025-28 by a UK council.
topline: The Committee has decided to recommend the adoption of the Procurement Strategy 2025-28 by the Council.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as there was expressed support for the Strategy by Committee Members.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council services", "Committee Members"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://committee.worcester.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=267
Decision Maker:
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: The Committee considered a proposed Procurement Strategy. The Corporate Director – Finance and Resources presented the report and explained that the Council had recently adopted a revised Procurement Code, which sets out the rules governing procurement activity. The proposed Procurement Strategy established guiding principles that Council services should adopt when undertaking procurement activity. The Procurement Code forms part of the Council’s Constitution. The Corporate Director responded to questions and comments from Committee Members. Two specific issues were raised - electrical supply from renewable sources and fair tax – and the view was expressed that the Strategy can be used to build on the Council’s commitments in these areas. The Corporate Director stated that regard should be had to the scale of the contract, but in principle these issues can be considered. Committee Members expressed support for the Strategy, as submitted. RESOLVED: That the Committee agree to recommend to Council the adoption of the Procurement Strategy 2025-28 set out in Appendix 1 to the report.
Date of Decision: July 15, 2025