Agenda item

Report of the Chamberlain.

The Committee considered a report of the Chamberlain outlining options to promote diversity in the CoL supply chain.  In presenting the report, Officers advised that several options were proposed to diversify the supply chain and that while some options required further consultation and research, there were also actions which could be implemented immediately to increase the use of suppliers from under-represented groups.

In response to questions and comments from Members, Officers advised that options for awarding extra points to larger bidders collaborating with diverse SMEs as part of the tender evaluation process could be explored.  Officers also emphasised the need to strike the right balance between taking into account the recommendations of the Tackling racism Taskforce

RESOLVED – That the recommended action plan for FY2021/22 be approved.