Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations were approved.
summary: The decision at stake is the awarding of a contract for water retail services.
topline: The Cabinet Member for Inclusive economy and efficiency has decided to award a contract for water retail services.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves public funds and the selection of a supplier for essential services.
affected_stakeholders: ["Local authorities", "Water retail service provider", "Residents"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://ealing.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1044
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Inclusive economy and efficiency
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: This report seeks approval to award a contract for water retail services. The recommendation is to utilise a joint procurement via a mini-competition exercise undertaken by LASER, the framework provider, under the LASER Y22013 - Supply of Water and Sewerage Services Framework Agreement (Lot 1) on behalf of seven local authorities. The mini competition resulted in a contract commencing on 1 May 2026 and reflects current market conditions. The council is therefore seeking to call off from the framework agreement to benefit from the competitively procured rates and consortium approach. The proposed contract has a duration of four years, with an estimated total contract value of £2.3 million, comprising both wholesale water and retail costs, and is inclusive of the framework agreement fee. The proposed contract term will be 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030.
Content: This report seeks approval to award a contract for water retail services. The recommendation is to utilise a joint procurement via a mini-competition exercise undertaken by LASER, the framework provider, under the LASER Y22013 - Supply of Water and Sewerage Services Framework Agreement (Lot 1) on behalf of seven local authorities. The mini competition resulted in a contract commencing on 1 May 2026 and reflects current market conditions. The council is therefore seeking to call off from the framework agreement to benefit from the competitively procured rates and consortium approach. The proposed contract has a duration of four years, with an estimated total contract value of £2.3 million, comprising both wholesale water and retail costs, and is inclusive of the framework agreement fee. The proposed contract term will be 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030.
Date of Decision: July 23, 2026