Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet approved the Procurement Strategy and delegated authority to make minor changes as needed.
summary: The decision at stake is the adoption of a new Procurement Strategy by the UK council's Cabinet.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to adopt a new Procurement Strategy.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it is a routine administrative decision.
affected_stakeholders: ["Cabinet members", "Director of Legal and Governance", "Leader of the Council"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://moderngov.harlow.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1131
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: Cabinet received a report to adopt a new Procurement Strategy. Proposed by Councillor Dan Swords (seconded by Councillor James Leppard) it was: RESOLVED that Cabinet: A Approved the Procurement Strategy attached as Appendix A to the report. B Delegates authority to the Director of Legal and Governance, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to make minor changes to the approved Procurement Strategy as and when required.
Date of Decision: December 17, 2025