Decision details

The Council’s operational services use diesel fuel in the delivery of public services, which is brought in bulk through national frameworks to ensure that the Council benefits from the economies of scale and has a contingent stock for service and port requirements.  The current framework contract expires 30 September 2022 and, in line with governance and procurement requirements, Cabinet approval is required for the proposal renewal of a contract available through a purchasing framework put in place by ESPO on behalf of the authority.

Agreed to:

·       delegate authority for the Director(s) with responsibility for Environmental Services and the Port to procure diesel fuel through an ESPO tendered framework with immediate effect to ensure continuity of supply for these key services;

·       set a contract term for this provision of 2 years, plus the option of 2 years extension; and

·       delegate power for the Director(s) with responsibility for Environmental Services and the Port in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder(s) to extend this contract to its full term of 4 years where it continues to deliver best value.