Decision details

To seek approval of Middlesbrough Council’s tender pipeline for 2026/27. The report also sought agreement for a delegation of the contract award to the relevant Director who would update their Executive Member accordingly.

ORDERED that Executive:

1.     Approves the Middlesbrough Council tender pipeline for 2026/27.

2.     Approves delegation of the contract award to the relevant Director who will update their Executive Member

AGREED that Executive:

•         Notes that any above threshold tender with a contract value over £2million would have a Tender Pipeline Notice published in line with Procurement Act 2023. 

•         Notes that any above threshold tender with a contract value below £2million will be published on the Council’s website only.

•         Notes that below threshold quotations, direct awards and framework call offs will not be published as they are closed competition opportunities.

REASONS

To continue to have strong governance arrangements in place for procurement activity carried out by the council and to be compliant with the Procurement Act 2023. 

OPTIONS

Do nothing. This was not an option as it would not support strong governance or allow the Council to be compliant with the upcoming Procurement Act requirements to publish a tender pipeline.