To invite Cabinet to consider a Joint Commercial Strategy for Herefordshire Public Services (HPS).

THAT: Cabinet recommend the approval of the Joint Commercial Strategy for Herefordshire Public Services

HPS needs to agree a Commercial Strategy as part of our overall Transformation Programme.  This will provide the framework for us to implement core processes and capabilities in the areas of: defining our requirements, category management, supplier relationship, market development, contract negotiation and contract management.  Implementation will enable HPS to reduce third party spend and deliver better outcomes for our residents.

To adopt a different Commercial Strategy and different priorities.  It is not considered that a Commercial Strategy is not adopted at all, given the significant opportunities that exist for savings and service improvements.