To approve adoption of the CompeteFor portal for advertising tenders and inviting quotations. The portal will enable the council to deal with these processes and initial short listing electronically and will reduce the administrative burden of current paper based systems.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 22 Jul 2010 by Cabinet Procurement Committee
Consultation process
A pilot has been run in consultation with Children and Young People’s and IT services. The evaluation criteria were drawn up with input from equalities, health and safety and sustainability advisers within the council.
DMT date and early discussion between AD and Cabinet Member: Cabinet Member for Finance and Sustainability with the Director of Corporate Resources.
SLT date: The portal enables all organisations access to council opportunities and supports SMEs and local businesses.