Decision details

To agree a framework agreement for a 4 year period for the provision of Electoral Services printing and postage requirements, in conjunction with the London Boroughs of Barnet and Hounslow

RESOLVED:  That authority be delegated to the Director of Legal and Governance Services, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Communications, Performance and Resources, to enter into a 5 year framework agreement jointly with the London Boroughs of Barnet and Hounslow for the provision of all Electoral Services’ printing and posting with the successful bidder following the tender process currently in progress.

Reason for Decision:  To enter into a framework agreement jointly with the London Boroughs of Barnet and Hounslow to:

·                     allow the Council to have a clear and robust arrangement for requesting, obtaining and awarding print and postage contracts for appropriate electoral services activities;

·                     allow the Council to have a solution which efficiently supported and facilitated compliant electoral processes and the management and delivery of future elections and other electoral activities within the borough;

·                     provide the Council the ‘best in class’ levels of value-for-money, quality assurance, resilience and supplier service for its electoral print and postage requirements.

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.