Issue - meetings

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1.1.                To approve the procurement strategy for the CCTV Maintenance services framework agreement as outlined in this report.

1.2.                To delegate authority to award a four-year framework contract from 31 March 2026 to the Corporate Director of Homes and Neighbourhoods, following consultation with the Executive Member for Community Safety.

1.3.                To delegate authority to award a 12-month call off contract from the existing framework agreement from 31 March 2025 to the Corporate Director of Homes and Neighbourhoods, following consultation with the Executive Member for Community Safety.

DECISIONS

AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS

Reasons for the decision – as detailed in the report

Other options considered – as detailed in the report

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none

RESOLVED:

(a) To approve the procurement strategy for the CCTV Maintenance services framework agreement, as outlined in the report of the Executive Member for Homes and Neighbourhoods.

(b) To delegate authority to award a four-year framework contract from 31 March 2026 to the Corporate Director of Homes and Neighbourhoods, following consultation with the Executive Member for Community Safety.

(c) To delegate authority to award a 12-month call off contract from the existing framework agreement from 31 March 2025 to the Corporate Director of Homes and Neighbourhoods, following consultation with the Executive Member for Community Safety.

Reasons for the decision – It was envisaged that there would be good market interest due to the size of the business opportunity the framework agreement provided,  particularly in view of the collaborative approach, while putting the Council in a strong position to use the leverage to deliver a higher quality service, at lower cost to the Council.

Other options considered – Five options in total were considered.

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none