Decision

To enter into a short-term contract for security services across multiple North Northamptonshire Council properties and for signing and sealing the contract.

Reasons for the decision

The decision is required to maintain the uninterrupted provision of essential security services across multiple Council properties while the Council completes and implements its longer-term procurement arrangements. Appointing 1st Reaction Security Limited for the defined short-term period will preserve business continuity, including guarding, keyholding, alarm response, monitoring and associated security support, and will reduce the risk of Council premises, staff, visitors and assets being left without appropriate protection. The short-term contract also provides a compliant contractual arrangement that enables the Council to meet the applicable procurement regulatory requirements and publish the required procurement notices. The contract is time-limited to 10 February 2027, cannot be extended beyond that date, and has a maximum value of £444,774.00.