Decision details

To seek approval to progress with new contracts for the supply of library materials following conclusion of the Consortium Procurement process

The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Older People which provided details of the outcome of a procurement exercise for the supply and servicing of library materials to public library authorities in the North West and Yorkshire

Decision Made:

That the new contract arrangements for the purchase of library materials resulting from the tender exercise completed by the North West and Yorkshire library consortium be approved.

Reasons for Decision:

To enable Sefton’s Library service to engage with the new framework agreements and benefit from the commercial terms and conditions for supply of library materials.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

None. By participating in the Consortium framework agreements Sefton Council had avoided the significant costs required in officer time to delivery a similar procurement exercise. An advantageous level of discount and servicing terms was achieved via the aggregated expenditure of 35 authorities.