1.1. That a waiver from the Council's Contract Standing Orders (under CSO 3) be approved in respect of seeking tenders and that authority be given to the Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Governance (in consultation with the Bi-borough Director of Law) to negotiate a new short term contract for a duration of five months with Office Depot (UK) Ltd for the supply of office stationery from 1 April 2014 to 31st August 2014.
1.2. That the Council participates in the retendering arrangements being led by the London Borough of Havering for a London & Surrey wide framework agreement for the supply of stationery for a four year period commencing on 1 September 2014, be approved.
1.3. That the Leader awards a contract for the supply of stationery from 1 September 2014 for a four year period to be based upon the proposed tendering exercise for a London & Surrey wide framework agreement to be undertaken by the London Borough of Havering, be approved.