Purpose

To detail the approach to the commissioning
and procurement of a contract for the supply of office stationery
for the Council.  The procurement is for
goods/services that are a commonly recurring requirement of the
Council.  The report specifies the
contract renewal with a brief description of the contract including
the value, the proposed procurement strategy, the method of funding
and the date for renewal.  The purpose
of the report is to provide sufficient information for the Director
of Operational Services to provide authority for the procurement to
be undertaken.

Content

Approval for the commissioning of the supply
of office stationery from an external provider over a 4-year period
and estimated value of £728,440, as set out in this
report.
 
Approval of the procurement strategy to run a
mini competition using the YPO Framework and subsequent contract
award for office stationery supply, as set out in this report.