Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 17, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED   i)               That a call-off from Lot 6: Hybrid Mail, Digital and Transformational of the Crown Commercial Service RM6280 Framework (‘the Framework’) for a print and despatch contract for the Council’s Revenues and Benefits service be approved;   ii)              That authority to the Director of Resources, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources be delegated, to approve the award of a contract (‘the contract’) for a term of three years, extendable by one year, to a suitable supplier on the Framework; and   iii)             That authority to the Director of Resources, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources and the Head of Legal and Democratic Services be delegated, to (i) finalise the terms and conditions of the contract, including the contract sums, and (ii) to approve the entering into of the contract.   REASON   i)               To ensure that the procurement methodology is compliant, and the print and despatch service is continuous.   ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED BUT REJECTED AS IDENTIFIED IN THE REPORT   None – not having a print and despatch service within Revenues and Benefits is not viable.