The procurement function at Lancashire County
Council manages a significant value of spend, supporting compliance
with regulations and Council objectives. However, the team has been
mostly reactive, focussing on the tendering of expiring contracts
with limited capacity for contract management and a need for better
data.
In late 2023 and early 2024 a detailed diagnostic of the
procurement function at Lancashire County Council was undertaken.
The resulting recommendations described in this report and are
being implemented by the service.
Decision type: Non-key - Low
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Anticipated restriction: Part I -
Decision due: 27 Jan 2025 by Audit, Risk and Governance Committee
Lead director: Director of Finance and Commerce
Department: Finance and Commerce
Contact: Paul Fairclough Email: paul.fairclough@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01772 538206.