Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet noted the report and approved the suggested amendments to KPI's, delegated authority to approve the Future Procurement Plan/Pipeline for 2026/27, and reviewed updates on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval of the Future Procurement Plan/Pipeline for 2026/27 and amendments to KPI's.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve the Future Procurement Plan/Pipeline for 2026/27 and make amendments to KPI's.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves financial decisions and procurement processes which can impact various stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["Cabinet members", "Procurement Team", "Finance, Environment, and Community Director"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://democracy.lichfielddc.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=844
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To note the report and the issues raised on this.
Content: To note the report and the issues raised on this. The Cabinet: 2.1. Reviewed the contents of this report and the progress against planned actions in the Action Plan for 2025/26, Key Performance Indicators for 2025/26, the updated self-assessment against the National Procurement Strategy and progress on Procurement projects for 2025/2026. 2.2. Delegated authority to the relevant Cabinet Member and Director of Finance, Environment and Community (S151) to approve the Future Procurement Plan/Pipeline for 2026/27, as set out in APPENDIX E. This will enable procurement exercises to proceed, with contract awards being approved either through a Cabinet Member Decision or Cabinet Approval, as appropriate. 2.3. Reviewed the update on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking for 2025/26. 2.4. Approved the suggested amendments to KPI’s. The Procurement Team was established in Oct/Nov 2020 with the original Procurement Strategy being approved in December 2020. In September 2025 the second Procurement and Commissioning Strategy was approved by Cabinet to cover 2025-2029 and builds on the solid foundations established through the previous strategy. During 2025/2026 there was an increase in procurement projects of 15.34% with improvements to the National Procurement Strategy Maturity Assessment of 20%. The 30-day payment, savings and social value KPI’s have all been exceeded. This is the seventh Procurement Matters report to Cabinet covering 2025/26 and provides: • An update against the Procurement Action Plan in APPENDIX A • APPENDIX B outlines the 2025/26 outcomes and establishes KPI baselines for 2026 onwards. • The fifth self-assessment against the National Procurement Strategy Maturity Assessment in APPENDIX C • An update on the progress made on Procurement projects for 2025/26 in APPENDIX D • The Future Procurement Plan/Pipeline for 2026/27 at APPENDIX E for approval. Please note, all procurements listed in the pipeline will still require budgetary approval and relevant Directorate/Leadership approval based on the Contract Procedure Rules. • An update on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking in 2025/26. • An update of Social Value progress for 2025/26 at APPENDIX F. • An update on the commencement and implementation of the Procurement Act 2023. The Council could decide that a new Procurement and Commissioning Strategy is needed and develop one that is different in the outcomes it would like to achieve. The Council could decide that a new Social Value Policy is needed and develop one that is different in the outcomes it would like to achieve
Date of Decision: July 13, 2026