Issue - meetings

This paper sets out a proposal for the Council to enter into a formal water contract for supply to its centralised properties.

Cabinet Portfolio Holder – Councillor Peter Butlin

Councillor Peter Butlin, Portfolio Holder for Finance and Property explained that this report sought approval to contract for the Council’s water related services through the relevant Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) framework which would provide the Council with a more advantageous position. 

Resolved:

That Cabinet:

1.        Approves the Council entering into a framework agreement for Council buildings with the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) under their ‘Water, Wastewater and Ancillary Services’ framework, for an initial 2-year period, with the option to extend for a maximum of 24 months.

2.        Authorises the Executive Director for Resources, to enter into all agreements necessary to implement this decision on terms and conditions considered acceptable to them.