Purpose

Reason(s) for Decisions: The decision was
reached due to:

 

The urgent H&S need to procure a contractor.

The specialist nature of the works.

The contractor was identified following both framework and DC procurement
rules.

Any other procurement route would have exposed DC to intolerable H&S
risk.

 

The nominated contractor has the necessary skills, resource
and ability to mobilise quickly, and ensure urgent works are addressed, thereby
reducing DCs exposure to extreme and unnecessary risk.

 

Alternative
options considered and rejected:

 

Using an incumbent contractor – rejected due to quality, skills and capacity issues.

Using an existing framework – rejected due to contractor’s lack of
capacity and skill set.

Using an alternative framework – rejected due to extended procurement
period, (until 2024), DC would be exposed to intolerable H&S risk, e.g. Critical Fire Safety.

 

Any conflict of interest declared by any
member consulted:

 

None

 

Any dispensation granted in respect of any
declared conflict of interest:

 

None

 

 

 

Content

Decision:

 

Delegated authority for the direct award contract for the value of £485k
has been approved.