Decision details

Purpose of Report:  The report will seek Executive approval for the commencement of a procurement of security services across all council properties to replace a wide range of small contracts and local arrangements in order to improve service quality and reduce cost.

Resolved:           That the Executive agree to the procurement of security services as a corporate contract through a single exercise containing lots, including exploring the possibility of outsourcing the current in house CCTV monitoring service.

Reason: To enable the Council to:

·          achieve Best Value by maximising the available budget

·          transfer risks and responsibilities for CCTV security to the appointed supplier(s) so it resides with an experienced, accredited and skilled supplier(s)

·          ensure consistency of service provision across the Council.