DECISION

1.    To note the contract summary at Appendix 1 to the report.

2.    To agree that all contracts set out in Appendix 1 to the report can proceed to contract award after tender.

3.    Due to inflationary pressures impacting contract sums and staffing cost pressures, authorise the relevant Corporate Director following consultation with the Corporate Director, Resources to agree a change to the Value Total shown in a particular contract in Appendix 1 to the report by not more than either £100,000 or 10% of the original Value Total whichever is the greater. Any change approved will only be as a result of evidenced inflationary pressures.

4.    To authorise the Director of Legal to execute all necessary contract documents in respect of the awards of contracts referred to at recommendation 2 above.

5.    To note the procurement forward plan 2022-27 set out in Appendix 2.

Action by:

INTERIM CORPORATE DIRECTOR, RESOURCES (K. BARTLE)

(Interim Head of Procurement (P. Maskell)