Decision details

Provision of an interim contract with Frontline for Parks and Street Care agency staff whilst OJEU tender is completed

Reference: D865

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Finance

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

In accordance with Contract Standing Order 30.2 iii), to report to the relevant portfolio holder that the Director has certified that a contract for works, supplies or services is required so urgently as to not permit the invitation of tenders.

Decision:

To certify in accordance with contract standing order 30.02 (iii) that a contract for works, supplies or services is required so urgently as to not permit the invitation of tenders.

Reasons for the decision:

There is not sufficient time to run a tender process to appoint a supplier for the provision of grounds maintenance and street cleansing agency staff nor have any suitable frameworks been identified. The relevant Service Manager has sought procurement advice in a timely manner and a full European tender process is being undertaken to procure long term suppliers.

Alternative options considered:

There are no alternatives.
There is not sufficient time to run a tender process.

Publication date: 02/05/2019

Date of decision: 01/05/2019

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