Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 12, 2025

Purpose: The report provides details of why an extension to the current arrangements provides the best option to the Council.

Content: RESOLVED that Cabinet agreed a dispensation to the Contract Procedure Rules (2025) under clause 9.1.7 to allow a direct award of contract for insurance broker services for a further three years with an option to extend for a further 1 + 1 years, commencing on 1 November 2025.   Reasons for decision It was considered that extending the current contract would provide continuity of services and enable the knowledge of the current provider to be retained.   Alternative Options Considered Three tenders could be obtained which would comply with the Contract Procedure Rules but was not considered to be the best option.