Issue - meetings

Report of the Interim Director of Resources

Presented by the Corporate Portfolio Holder

The Corporate Portfolio Holder presented the report to Members highlighting the procurement process by using the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation Insurance Framework.

It was moved by Councillor N J Rushton, seconded by Councillor T J Pendleton  and

RESOLVED THAT:

a)        A contract extension of six monthswith the existing insurance provider be agreed.

b)        A waiver be granted to the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules pursuant to rule 3.2 of those rules due to the circumstances set out in paragraphs 2.2 and 2.3 of the report to allow the extension to be awarded.

c)         The authority to conduct a procurement of insurance be delegated to the Interim Director of Resources in consultation with the Corporate Portfolio Holder.

Reason for decision:To provide the capacity for the delivery of an effective and robust procurement exercise.