Decision

RESOLVED

i)              The award of a contract for the supply and delivery of HVO fuel to the winning bidder following the conclusion of a procurement exercise using a Crown Commercial Service Framework be approved; and

ii)             That authority be delegated to the Director of Communities, in consultation with the Head of Legal and Democratic Services, to finalise the terms and conditions of and enter into the contract with the winning bidder.

REASON

Being in a contract for the supply and delivery of HVO fuel is expected to achieve cost savings compared with not being in a contract.

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED BUT REJECTED AS IDENTIFIED IN THE REPORT

Spot purchase fuel on an ad hoc basis from the Council’s current supplier. This could mean paying slightly more per litre which would not represent best value.Purchase diesel which is cheaper but does not provide the emissions savings.