Decision details

Approval to Use E-Tendering System

Reference: D880

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Finance

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To approve the use of the In-tend system as the Council's e-tendering system, in accordance with standing order 15.05

Decision:

That the In-tend system is approved as the Council's electronic e-tendering system in accordance with standing order 15.05 to enable the submission of tenders electronically.

Reasons for the decision:

The implementation of an electronic e-tendering system will support the delivery of an effective, efficient and compliant procurement service for the Council and its suppliers.

Alternative options considered:

Not to implement an electronic e-procurement system - this option would not be compliant with regulations that now require the Council to accept tenders electronically.

Publication date: 17/06/2019

Date of decision: 17/06/2019