Decision - Corporate Water Supply
Decision maker
Cabinet
Report author
Martin Hilson
Published
19 Jul 2024
Reference
7261
As published
the council's own words, uneditedThis report sets out the options for the management of council water supply agreements.
1) Cabinet grants delegated authority to the Corporate Director of City Services to enter into a call off contract using the YPO (Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation) Central Purchasing Body framework (Water, Wastewater and Ancillary Services – 1181) for the Council's water supply and wastewater services, for a maximum term of 48 months.
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Brighton & Hove City Council’s existing water and wastewater contract expires on 26 October 2024. Cabinet approved delegated authority to appoint a supplier through the YPO Water, Wastewater & Ancillary Services 1181 framework for up to 48 months, supporting improved billing, leak detection and water efficiency.
Outcome
approved
Recommendation
Cabinet grants delegated authority to the Corporate Director of City Services to enter into a call off contract using the YPO (Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation) Central Purchasing Body framework (Water, Wastewater and Ancillary Services – 1181) for the Council’s water supply and wastewater services, for a maximum term of 48 months.
Financial impact
The council currently spends approximately £1.08 million through the existing water supply and wastewater services contract, budgeted across services. The current annual spend is approximately £1.180 million, including £1.087 million paid to Wave Utilities and £0.089 million for Council residential supplies.
Ward affected
city-wide
Decision maker
Cabinet
Date in document
18 Jul 2024
Stakeholders named
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Brighton & Hove City CouncilCouncil services, schools and housing propertiesCouncil tenantsWave UtilitiesSouthern WaterYorkshire Purchasing Organisation
Next steps
parsed- The Corporate Director of City Services may enter into a call-off contract through the YPO Water, Wastewater & Ancillary Services 1181 framework.
- The new contract may run for a maximum term of 48 months from 26 October 2024.
- Continue water monitoring, leak detection, repairs and water-efficiency measures through the contract.
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