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To amend the Council’s constitution in response to changes in compliance with legislation and to make other minor amendments

Record of Decision Taken by Sara Pregon on 24 February 2025

Details of Decision: To amend the Council’s constitution in response to changes in compliance with legislation and to make other minor amendments.

Authority for decision

Delegated authority: para 3.30 of the Constitution

Decision

To amend the Council’s Contract Standing Orders to ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 with effect from 24 February 2025.

Reasons for decision

The Procurement Act 2023 took effect in England from 24 February 2025 and amendments were required to the Contract Standing Orders to ensure compliance with the legislation.

Alternative options considered and rejected

The Contract Standing Orders have been updated to reflect changes required to comply with changes in legislation. Failure to update the Contract Standings Orders would mean that the Council’s procedures governing procurement activities would not be compliant with legislation.

Conflicts of interest and any dispensation

None identified.

Monitoring Information

Key decision?

No.

Confidential/ Exempt (if yes, please state paragraph)?

No.

Do General Exception or Special Urgency Rules apply to this decision?

No.

Consultation has taken place with the Section 151 & Monitoring Officer?

Yes, the S151 officer was consulted on the proposed changes as Director responsible for procurement.

The Leader, Deputy Leader or relevant Portfolio Member have been consulted?

Not applicable.

 

Signed