The report sets out options for improved efficiency in the printing and mailing of bulk items, most notably Council Tax bills and Benefit letters.

1.      That the procurement of a Hybrid Mail Solution be approved.

2.      That the approach of initially implementing the solution within the Revenues and Benefits Service with a view to widening it to encompass all Council services at a future date be endorsed.

3.      To authorise the Director of Resources, in consultation with the Executive Member for Corporate Resources, to award the contract for a Hybrid mail solution following completion of a Crown Commercial Services Framework procurement process.