Issue - meetings

(a)       That the Committee supports the appointment of a pool of suppliers on a two year contract that will ensure the Council obtains the most economically advantageous terms for its colour printing service and has no comments to refer to Cabinet; and

(b)       That, in light of the reducing demand for print services, the Committee supports the revision of the Digital Print service and the interim establishment structure as shown.

The Chief Officer (Governance) presented a report to seek views on proposed changes as a result of a decline in demand for print services.  Following detailed analysis of the service, a joint competitive exercise had been carried out with Denbighshire Council for a replacement print contract.  The report summarised proposed future arrangements supported by structural changes on which teams had been consulted.

The Chief Officer provided clarification on a range of issues such as cost comparison and efficiency of equipment.  During discussion about a previous incident, he agreed to provide a separate response on the costs involved.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the Committee supports the appointment of a pool of suppliers on a two year contract that will ensure the Council obtains the most economically advantageous terms for its colour printing service and has no comments to refer to Cabinet; and

(b)       That, in light of the reducing demand for print services, the Committee supports the revision of the Digital Print service and the interim establishment structure as shown.