The Head of Legal Services representative introduced this item and advised members that the new procedure would introduce a uniform process for tender opening that would remove the need to use legal staff (and thereby reduce costs) and introduce extra safeguards. It was noted that the item had been approved by CEMB and the Procurement Committee, subject to the framework at Appendix 4 and an audit trail. The Head of Procurement attended the meeting and confirmed that a team of approved officers was in place for tender opening and that he would retain ‘ownership’ of the list.
RECOMMENDED
That the changes to Contract Standing Orders, as set out in Appendix 2 of the report, be recommended to Full Council for adoption as part G.3 of the Constitution.