41. Principles: all purchasing and disposal activities must:
a) achieve Best Value for public money spent in accordance with the duty on local authorities under Part I of the Local Government Act 1999 to secure continuous improvement in the way in which functions are exercised, having regard to a combination of economy, efficiency and effectiveness as implemented by the Council;
b) support the Council’s corporate aims and policies;
c) be consistent with the highest standards of integrity;
d) ensure fairness and transparency in allocating public contracts;
e) comply with these CPRs;
f) produce and maintain adequate records and a clear audit trail;
g) be consistent with any procedures or guidance set out in accounting instructions; and procurement guidance and toolkits issued by the Head of Strategic Procurement.
4.2 Law: When procuring and managing contracts, the Council must comply with all relevant law. This may include, but is not limited to:
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The Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) where the procurement process for the relevant contract commenced on or after 24th February 2025;
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The Procurement Regulations 2024 (PR24) where the procurement process for the relevant contract commenced on or after 24th February 2025;
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The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR23);
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The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR2015) where the procurement process for the relevant contract commenced before 24th February 2025;
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The Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 (CCR2016) where the procurement process for the relevant contract commenced before 24th February 2025;
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The Equality Act 2010.
(together “UK public procurement legislation”).
