Decision details

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

Decision:

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