Decision details

To award a contract for the provision of the Council’s water, wastewater and ancillary services from 1 May 2022 for a period of up to four years.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            Harrow Council’s access the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) Central Purchasing Body NEPO311 Water Retail Services framework agreement for water, wastewater, and ancillary services, re-appointment of Anglian Water Business (National) Ltd trading as Wave Utilities as a single water retailer to meet Harrow’s multi-site business requirements and water efficiency product and services, be agreed;

(2)            the direct award of a contract for the provision of water, wastewater, and ancillary services, to Anglian Water Business (National) Ltd trading as Wave Utilities to commence on 1 May 2022 for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years but not beyond 30 April 2026, be agreed; and

(3)            the Corporate Director of Community following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Environment & Climate Change, be authorised to take all necessary steps to enter into and implement the contract, to include deciding whether to exercise the extension option in due course.

Reason for Decision:  To procure high quality water services at competitive rates for the Council’s corporate sites and the 56 participant Schools.  The Council would also avoid the default charge rate which would otherwise apply after 30 April 2022 when the current contract term ends.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.