The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director (Finance and Resources) presenting the Annual Procurement Plan for 2024/25.

Resolved:

1. That the annual procurement plan for 2024/25, as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report, which contains those procurements with a value of £250,000 or above, be approved.

2. That it be noted that any capital projects/procurements will be added as required, having being approved as part of the capital programme (both Southend City Council and South Essex Homes).

Reasons for decision:

The approval of the Council’s annual procurement plan is required under part 4g of the Council’s constitution.

Other options:

To just publish an annual plan, but it is felt that the development of a pipeline plan will assist the Council and businesses in their resource and future planning.  The move to a 3-year plan (2024-2027) also aligns with the requirements once the UK Procurement Act commences in October 2024.

Note: This is an Executive Function

Not eligible for call-in.

Cabinet Member: Cllr Lamb