A report by the Director of Finance informed the Cabinet of the award of a contract to the most economically advantageous tenderer for the supply and delivery of stationery, Information Technology Consumables and copier paper.

The report outlined the procurement process undertaken by the Procurement Team in partnership with the Merseyside Collaboration Procurement Group. The lead authority was Knowsley Council.

RESOLVED: That

(1)   of a contract for the supply and delivery of stationery, Information Technology Consumables and copier paper be awarded commencing 1 October 2010 for a period of two years with an option to extend for up to a further two years be agreed;

(2)  the adoption of a rationalised product list, including limited availability of branded products, be approved; and

(3)  all those involved in this procurement process be congratulated on their work that will bring efficiencies and ensure best value across the sub region.