To consider signing up to the principles set out in the Small Business Friendly Concordat.

THAT Herefordshire Council signs up to the principles set out in the Small Business Friendly Concordat

It is a key milestone for 2005 in the National Procurement Strategy for Local Government that Councils should adopt the principles of the SME Concordat, which was issued by the Deputy Prime Minister this year.  The Council is following the National Strategy and the aims of the Concordat are also generally in line with the aim of the Council’s Corporate Plan to support business growth.

Other than the option of declining to adopt the Concordat, there is no practical alternative option for consideration.