1. That the strategy outlined in this report for the use of the Government Procurement Service framework agreement to seek competitive quotes for the provision of the council’s commercial fleet requirements from April 2013, as well as the Council’s current commercial vehicle provider, London Hire is approved.
2. That the use of the Government Procurement Service framework agreement as the exclusive source for commercial vehicles from November 2014 to May 2015 with an anticipated maximum contract cost of approximately £2 million, whilst alternative procurement options are fully evaluated is approved.