Purpose

Requesting authority to procure a new domestic
appliance supplier contract, in order to provide appliances to
residents facing financial hardship.

Content

The Chief Officer Community
Hubs, Welfare & Business Support approved, in line with
Contract Procedure Rules 3.1.7 and CPR 10, an open competitive
tender process to procure a contract for the supply of domestic
appliances for the Council’s Local Welfare Support
Scheme.  A contract length of three
years with two one-year extension options is recommended at an
estimated value of up to £1.8 million over a full 5-year
period.