Agenda item

Report of the Chief Operating Officer.

Members considered a report of the Chief Operating Officer regarding Revisions to the Procurement Code and Competitive Procurement Exemptions Policy.

Following a request from the City Solicitor, Members agreed that under section 23: Appointment of External Procurement, Property and Legal Consultants, Officers planning to appoint external property and construction advisors must consult with the City Surveyor before all such appointments can be made.

RESOLVED, that Members:-

·       Approve the revisions to the City Corporation’s Procurement Code (subject to the revision of Section 23) effective from 3 January 2023, with further approvals to be sought from Finance Committee and Court of Common Council.

·       Approve the revisions to the City Corporation’s Competitive Procurement Exemptions Policy to be effective from 26 September 2022.