Decision details

To agree the Contract Procedure Rules Exemption report permitting extension of current contract for Firefighters personal protective equipment (Fire Kit).

Agreed as amended in bold italics and strikethrough:

The  Cabinet Member for Safer & Stronger Communities is RECOMMENDED to approve an exemption from the tendering requirements of Oxfordshire County Council’s Contract Procedure Rules and to:

(a)         approve an extension to the existing contract with Lion Apparel Ltd for a period of 6 months, with an option to withdraw sooner if that is feasible;

(b)        delegate authority to the Director for Community Safety and Shared Services and Chief Fire Officer to extend the contract for a further 3 months or less should the new contract not be operational in sufficient time to allow for a seamless transition.