Purpose

Contract for the provision of water hygiene
and legionella management services in the Council's domestic and
communal water systems. The contract will encompass remedial works
resulting from regular testing and risk assessments. This is a
12-month contract with a value of up to £600,000.

Decision

It is recommended that the
Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, approves the
Procurement Strategy and Contract Award to award a 12-month
contract, to the incumbent supplier, HSL at a value of
£600,000.
 

Reasons for the decision

Maintenance of safe water
systems in the Council’s housing portfolio is dependent on
the appointment of a suitably accredited and experienced Legionella
Management contractor. The decision to re-appoint HSL, a suitably
qualified contractor, for a period of 12 months is the most
reasonable interim solution.
 

Alternative options considered

·        
Option 1: Undertake a full regulated procurement
process, advertised to the market to identify a long-term
Legionella contractor – Not recommended
 

·        
Option 2: Procure using a compliant framework or
Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) – Not recommended
 

·        
Option 3: Directly award a 12-month interim contract
to the incumbent supplier, using the negotiated procedure without
prior publication – Recommended