Issue - meetings

      Report by Chief Executive Officer – Terence Herbert

Cllr Bridget Wayman, Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Waste presented the report which provided detail about the Council’s purchase of vehicle fuel and proposed that the fuel purchase contract be awarded to Certas Energy under Crown Commercial Services in order to achieve significant savings for the Council.

Cllr Wayman explained that the Council currently purchases Vehicle Fuel on an ad-hoc basis, obtaining three quotations each week and selecting the cheapest price submitted. This is far from ideal and not in compliance with the EU Public Contracts Regulations 2006 (as amended), leaving the Council vulnerable to fuel price changes and hinders strategical planning. Use of a Framework contract will allow the Council to take advantage of low prices generated through economies of scale.

In response to comments and questions from Cllr Hopkinson about the procurement process, Cllr Wayman agreed to provide a written response.

The Cabinet noted that Cllr Wheeler, Chair of the Environment Select Committee supported the proposals.

Resolved:

To approve the award of a contract to Certas Energy under Crown Commercial Services Framework RM3801 for diesel and gas oil.

Reason for Decision:

To comply with the EU Public Contracts Regulations 2006 (as amended) and

deliver a projected saving of £23,000 per annum.