Appendix 1 - Progress on actions detailed in the PKC Best Value and Sustainable Development Progress Report 2024/25
Perth and Kinross Council · 20 August 2025
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APPENDIX 1 Progress on actions detailed in the Perth & Kinross Council Best Value & Sustainable Development Progress Report 2024/25 Best Value Commitment 1 Corporate commitment towards sustainable development is reflected in the Council’s vision and strategic priorities Action number Action RAG Status Feb 2023 Responsibility Timescale RAG Progress Dec 2023 1.2.2 Training for members and senior management on how to use the IVA for more effective scrutiny of sustainable development. A Training to be organised for Members and SMTs once new committee reporting template has been finalised with Committee Services. Climate Change & Sustainable Development Team End of 2025 A Now IVA is included within the Committee Report template, training can be rolled out. Expected late 2025. Best Value Commitment 2 Sustainable development considerations are embedded in the Council’s governance arrangements Action number Action RAG Status Feb 2023 Responsibility Timescale RAG Progress Dec 2023
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APPENDIX 1 Progress on actions detailed in the Perth & Kinross Council Best Value & Sustainable Development Progress Report 2024/25 2.1.1 Work with the corporate improvement team to explore options for incorporating IVA and Sustainable Development guidance into the existing corporate management framework. A Climate Change & Sustainable Development Team/ Corporate Performance Team Update in 2026 A Started and ongoing. Discussions have taken place regarding the new corporate management framework. Climate Change KPIs are being uploaded and the case for sustainable development indicators to be included will be reviewed at a later date once the system is well established. Sustainable development performance indicators continue to be updated and available via the PKC Quality of Life Indicators dashboard. Best Value Commitment 3 Systematic approach to the management of resources, which are planned and used in a way that contributes to sustainable development Action number Action RAG Status February 2023 Responsibility Timescale Rag Progress December 2023 3.2.1 Provide an update on Climate Change action within Procurement Strategy. Presented as part of the Sustainable A Climate Change & Sustainable Development Team / Corporate Completed G New five-year Sustainable Procurement Strategy approved at Full Council in June 2024. Annual Procurement Report on
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APPENDIX 1 Progress on actions detailed in the Perth & Kinross Council Best Value & Sustainable Development Progress Report 2024/25 Development Progress Report 2023/24. Procurement Team progress will go to F&R Committee 1st October 2025. 3.2.2 Provide update on Procurement & Commercial Improvement Programme (PCIP) progress in relation to set climate change questions. Presented as part of the Sustainable Development Progress Report 2023/24. A Climate Change & Sustainable Development Team / Corporate Procurement Team Completed G No indication of when next round of PCIPs will take place, however actions from new strategy align with PCIP criteria. 3.2.3 Provide update on sustainable development and climate change implications in relation to the seven Public Procurement Priorities. Presented as part of the Sustainable Development Progress Report 2023/24. A Climate Change & Sustainable Development Team / Corporate Procurement Team Completed G The Public Procurement Priorities were decommissioned in April 2023 upon the publication of the Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland (PPSS). The strategy builds on the foundations established by the Public Procurement Priorities in its establishment of clear strategic objectives which all public bodies can align to and deliver against. This Council’s own Procurement Strategy follows the approach and aims of the PPSS.