PART 1
(OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)
ITEM NO.
REPORT OF
THE DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES
TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE SCRUTINY COMMITTEE
ON MONDAY 26 MARCH 2001
Subject :
THE INTRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF A CENTRAL PURCHASING
FUNCTION
RECOMMENDATIONS :
Members are asked to note:
- the current projects in place;
- the level of savings already achieved;
- the target savings required to be achieved;
- the strategies intended to bring corporate benefit to the City Council.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY :
The purpose of this report is to advise members of the development of a Central Purchasing
function as a principal element of the Financial Support Group and to report on achievements made
and intended strategies for the future.
BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS :
Internal Audit Value-for-Money Review on Purchasing Policy - October 1996
GMAMT sponsored Review of Purchasing Practices - December 1998
Internal Audit Review of Purchasing Practices - 1999
Financial Information System Business Case - 1999
CONTACT OFFICER :
Terry Harrisson – Purchasing Manager
WARD(S) TO WHICH REPORT RELATES :
KEY COUNCIL POLICIES :
DETAILS : Continued overleaf
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