Agenda item

To receive and consider the report of the Responsible Financial Officer together with an updated Procurement Policy

The Committee received and considered an updated Procurement Policy for approval by the Council from the Responsible Financial Officer (RFO).

Members heard that the Council had procured heavily in the previous two years due to the level of high value works being undertaken by the Council. This two-yearly review ensured it was reflective of standard statutory regulations and complimented the Council’s Financial Regulations and Standing Orders.

The RFO suggested good practice would be to consolidate all procurement details into one document for clarity and ease of use for Council employees. It was suggested this could be presented at the September meeting of this Committee.

Members welcomed the review and were pleased to note a section on utilising local suppliers where possible and therefore welcomed the updated document and endorsed the creation of one procurement document.

Resolved:

1.      That, the report be noted and,

2.      That, the revised Procurement Policy, as presented be agreed and adopted by Witney Town Council and,

3.      That, the RFO creates a consolidated Procurement document for review at the Committee meeting scheduled for 28 September 2026.