Decision details

It was proposed by the Chairman, seconded by the Vice-Chairman and RESOLVED:

“THAT the recommendations as set out at paragraph 6.1 of the report be adopted, namely:

‘That Full Council receive and approve adoption of the revised Contract Standing Orders and Purchasing Guide as shown at Annexes 1 and 2 to the report, to include such amendments relating to the following areas:

a)  Reinforcement of conflict of interest and confidentiality undertaking protocols, including addition of ‘Conflict of Interest’ contract clause as standard for contracts valued £10K and over;

b)  Inclusion of obligations and requirements of the Council in respect of Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012;

c)  Realignment of headings of Standard Contract Clauses to the Council’s General Conditions of Contract;

d)  Non-material amendments to Job Titles and Section headings to align with the current Council structure/establishment;

e)  Authorisation to the Strategic Procurement Manager to undertake such non-material amendments as a result of restructures, as required from time to time, without the requirement to revert to the Constitutional Review Working Party, provided that a report on amendments is brought to the next available meeting of the Constitutional Review Working Party.’ ”