Decision details

The Executive Meeting considered proposals to establish a Strategic Procurement Unit in collaboration with Rochdale and Trafford Councils to achieve savings and greater value for money. The Executive were also made aware of feedback on the proposal from Unison.

The Executive Meeting then authorised the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services, in consultation with the Executive Councillor (Corporate, Customer & Community Services) to:

·         approve the proposal to create a shared procurement service with Trafford and Rochdale Councils;

·         agree to the creation of a Joint Executive Committee consisting of the appropriate Executive Councillors for Stockport, Rochdale and Trafford;

·         request officers to develop the following documents to support the joint delivery of services;

-       Terms of Reference and governance arrangements of a Joint Executive Committee

-       Amendments to the Council’s constitution

-       Delegation scheme for officers

-       Composition of the Joint Executive Committee

-       Service Level Agreements between the three authorities

-       Financial and administrative arrangements

-       A Memorandum of Understanding to support the approach to partnership working.

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