Officers are in the process of contract renewal with regard to asbestos identification and renewal. A potential opportunity exists to utilise a framework run by Eastern Procurement Limited. Subject to evaluation, the framework may offer financial and resource savings and streamline procurement. It is necessary to enter into an access agreement in order to be able to evaluate the terms and prices within the framework. A further decision will be made on the procurement either within the framework or outside of it following evaluation.

To enter into an Access Agreement with Eastern Procurement Limited to facilitate evaluation of the framework for asbestos services run by them.

Option 1 - Enter into the access agreement - proposed - TDC will be able to evaluate the terms and rates available within the framework.
Option 2 - Not enter into the access agreement - not proposed - TDC would not be able to evaluate the terms and rates within the framework.