Purpose

To approve the procurement approach for the Corporate Cleaning Contract due to expire on 31 March 2027, and the Schools Cleaning Contract, due to expire on the 31 July 2027 in accordance with?the Procurement Act 2023 and the Councils Contract Standing Orders (CSO’s) via a further competition using?a?framework for?supply of cleaning services.??

Decision

RESOLVED:

Cabinet is asked to:

A. Approve the procurement approach for the Corporate Cleaning Contract due to expire on 31 March 2027, and the Schools Cleaning Contract, due to expire on the 31 July 2027, in accordance with transitional arrangements pursuant to the Procurement Act 2023 and the Councils Contract Standing Orders (CSO’s) via a further competition using a framework for supply of cleaning services.

B. To agree delegation of authority to award the subsequent contract/s arising from this procurement exercise to the Executive Director of Housing and Sustainable Development in consultation the Executive Director of Children, Lifelong Learning & Families, the Lead Member for Finance, Growth and Corporate Services and the Cabinet Member for Jobs, Skills and Education.

C. To agree delegation of authority to contract extensions or any contract variations of the contracts permitted by the Councils Contract Standing Orders to the Executive Director of Housing and Sustainable Development in consultation the Executive Director of Children, Lifelong Learning & Families, the Lead Member for Finance, Growth and Corporate Services, the Cabinet Member for Jobs, Skills and Education, and the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services.