Issue - meetings

To submit a report by the Interim Head of Function (Resources) and Section 151 Officer.

RESOLVED :-

•  Toagree the invest to save project, with an investment of £96k over 2 years.

•  Toensure that new procurement practice looks to maximise Council spend in the local economy where possible.

•  Toinvestigate using the expertise of Bangor University.

Submitted – a report by the Head of Function (Resources) and Section 151 Officer in relation a business case offered to support the potential for Cashable Savings as a by-product of the proposed Procurement Improvement Programme. 

It was noted that by investing in this project, the potential return of financial savings will be greater for the Authority together with the Project Manager being able to identify further savings initiative through procurement exercises. 

Members of the Executive considered that the Council’s procurement process should support local companies, as far as it is possible, to enhance the local economy; consideration should be given to arranging a Seminar by local companies for Members.  It was further noted that the Officers should consult with Bangor University who has expertise within the procurement field.

Members of the Executive further requested the Officers to investigate the possibility of discounted mobile phone provision for employees of the Authority.

RESOLVED

·           To agree the invest to save project, with an investment of £96k over 2 years.

·           To ensure that new procurement practice looks to maximise Council spend in the local economy where possible.

·           To investigate using the expertise of Bangor University.