Decision details

Provision of an interim contract with Frontline for waste and transport agency staff whilst OJEU tender is completed

Reference: D858

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), for the Director to certify 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 an interim contract with Frontline Recruitment commencing on 27th April 2019 for the provision of waste and transport agency staff is so urgent so as not to permit the invitation of tenders.

Reasons for the decision:

There is not sufficient time to run a tender process to appointment a supplier for the provision of waste and transport 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: 12/04/2019

Date of decision: 12/04/2019

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