Council's Contract Standing Orders (CSOs)
Councils are currently approving contract variations and correcting administrative errors in existing agreements.
Merton Council's Cabinet approved a £92,000 variation to its waste collection contract with Veolia in September 2026, to enhance the free bulky waste service for the 2026/27 financial year. This variation will deploy an extra vehicle and two staff members, doubling resources for collections. Separately, Haringey Council corrected a clerical error in a £19.76 million gas supply contract in August 2026, ensuring the correct supplier name was recorded.
These decisions relate to the Council's Contract Standing Orders (CSOs), which are the internal rules governing how the council enters into and manages contracts. The gas supply contract, for instance, runs from April 2025 to March 2029 for the supply of natural gas for council buildings and services.
Key facts
- Merton Council's Cabinet approved a £92,000 variation to its waste collection contract in September 2026. Source
- Haringey Council corrected a clerical error in a £19.76 million gas supply contract in August 2026. Source
- The gas supply contract runs from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2029. Source
- The gas contract was for the supply of natural gas for council buildings and services. Source
- The waste contract variation will deploy an extra vehicle and two staff members. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.