Motion Amendment

Motion TitleImproving Procurement Practices for Schools - Amendment 1

Motion Amendment TextLeave out all after 'relevant goods and services;' and insert: ‘calls on the Minister of Education to conduct a review of the EA's application of procurement policy for schools with a focus on reducing unnecessary administrative burdens, providing flexibility for school leaders to make purchasing decisions within clear and transparent guidelines, and establishing regular engagement with school leaders, to identify and address ongoing challenges in procurement policy; and further calls on the Minister of Education to work with the EA to advance plans to delegate authority to schools to procure low value maintenance works, as well as introduce new and more efficient contracts for the delivery of schools maintenance and minor works throughout Northern Ireland.’

Amendment Number1

Motion Amendment CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office20/02/2025

Date of Plenary Debate25/02/2025