Issue - meetings

To consider and decide on the recommendations as set out in the attached report. 

RESOLVED – That publication and implementation of the Social Value Policy be approved.

REASON FOR DECISION:

In compliance with the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 and to better consider at the pre-procurement stage, how procurement could improve the social, economic and environmental well-being of the borough. 

Jane Fineman, Head of Finance, Procurement and Parking introduced the report that sought approval to publish and implement the Social Value Policy.

Discussion and responses to Members questions included the following matters:

-       The Social  Value Policy was an integral part of the Procurement Strategy and would ensure compliance with the Public Services Social Value Act 2012.

-       The policy stated that the Council should have a regard to Economic,  Social and Environmental wellbeing and how any improvement might be secured.

-       The policy should be considered for all cases but recognised that it would not always be appropriate, e.g. if the contract was small, the additional cost might negate any potential benefit. 

RESOLVED – That publication and implementation of the Social Value Policy be approved.

REASON FOR DECISION:

In compliance with the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 and to better consider at the pre-procurement stage, how procurement could improve the social, economic and environmental well-being of the borough. 

To consider and provide a recommendation to Cabinet on the proposals set out in the attached Report.

Jane Fineman, Head of Finance, Procurement and Parking introduced the report that sought approval to publish and implement the Social Value Policy.

Discussion and responses from Members included the following  matters:

-       The Social Value Policy was an integral part of the Procurement Strategy and would ensure compliance with the Public Services Social Value Act 2012.

-       There was no statutory duty to be compliant with the Act but that it should be considered as part of the procurement process.

-       The Policy had been more difficult to bring forward than had been anticipated hence the delay in being in a position to publish.

-       A review of the Social Value Policy was not included in the report as it was still in the early stages.  However, it was likely that it would be looked at in conjunction with the Procurement Strategy.

RESOLVED – That the recommendations to Cabinet set out in the Report be supported.