Issue - decisions

1.    This report seeks the approval of a compliant direct award of a vehicle hire contract via the Pretium Framework, for the provision of vehicles to the Housing Department.  The contract will include provision of vehicles, livery, racking, servicing and maintenance.  The contract will be incepted as soon as allowable and will run for three years. 

2.    This report seeks contract award approval to award this contract to the first placed bidder- Northgate Vehicle Hire Ltd.

3.    To note that this is a supply contract based on the need of the in-house service team as it develops over the financial year.  The cost of the contract will not exceed the estimated value of £450,000 for the full 36-month period.