Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: April 15, 2025

Purpose: The Cabinet will be asked to approve procurement proposals relating to the retendering of the Council’s contract for the provision of water services for corporate and non-domestic Council buildings.

Content: Cabinet resolved to:   (i)  Approve the Council’s participation in the mini competition process, to be carried out by LASER, to identify and select a water supplier to meet the Council’s retail water requirements with effect from 1 May 2026, in accordance with the strategy set out in the report; and   (ii)  Authorise the Strategic Director, Housing, Environment and Communities, in consultation with the Head of Legal, to finalise any specific terms of the contract with the preferred bidder and award and enter into the contract(s) and all other necessary or ancillary agreements to facilitate the execution, implementation and operation of the proposals.