The Managing Director Oxford Direct Services had submitted a report to seek project approval and delegated authority for the Executive Director of Sustainable City to award a contract for the Supply of Kitchen Units, Worktops and Accessories.

Councillor Mike Rowley, Lead Member for Housing, said that the Council spent c. £300k per annum on kitchen units, worktops and associated accessories. The report proposed a change in the current invoicing route which had the potential to save c. £45k per annum.

The City Executive Board resolved to:

1.     Give project approval for the Supply of Kitchen Units, Worktops and Accessories; and

2.     Delegate to the Executive Director of Sustainable City, authority to award a contract for the Supply of Kitchen Units, Worktops and Accessories to the Council.