The Deputy Chief Executive/Director of Finance reported upon the negotiation of a collaborative contract for the supply of Corporate Uniform Clothing, which had been let by St Helens Council on behalf of the Merseyside Procurement Partnership. The contract had commenced on 1 December 2011 for a period of three years with an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Resolved –

(1)  That the Council becomes party to the Merseyside collaborative contract for the supply of Corporate Uniform Clothing.

(2)  That this contract be the sole contract for the supply of Corporate Uniform Clothing to the Council.