Issue - meetings

This report reviews the performance of the  Mid Kent Procurement Partnership since this Council joined in May 2024  and seeks comments from the Committee prior to Cabinet considering the way forward at its next meeting.

The report of the Director of Street Scene, Leisure and Technical Services reviewed the performance of the Mid-Kent Procurement Partnership since the Borough Council joined in May 2024 and sought comments in respect of the way forward.

Members were pleased to note that the Procurement Partnership had been very well received; an improvement in high quality procurement and contracting activity and the key actions for the Partnership in the next 12-18 months as detailed in the report.

Consideration was given to a number of options regarding the Procurement Partnership, as detailed in paragraph 8 of the report.  Due regard was also given to the financial and value for money considerations, the assessment or risk and legal implications.

In recognition that membership of the Mid-Kent Procurement Partnership supported full compliance with relevant legislation and maintained an effective council, Cllr Oakley proposed, Cllr Cannon seconded and the Committee

RECOMMENDED:  That

(1)            Option 3 to continue with the Procurement Partnership with a further review in 4 years’ time and ensuring that budget was made available to do so be commended to Cabinet for adoption.