Decision details

Waiver of contract procedure rules for Northern Roots stage two: branding and benefits realisation

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

This report seeks exemption from Contract Procedure rules under Rule 21.3 (e) in order to continue with the current commissioning arrangement with the University of Salford and Planit-IE, who have been involved at the start of the project in terms of feasibility and soil testing the whole of the site, as part of phase 1 of the project.
Moving to phase 2 is dependent upon the survey carried out by the existing supplier and it would not be warranted for use by another provider as this would mean that a further survey would need to be re-commissioned.

Decision:

RESOLVED - To waive the Council’s contract procedure rules and appoint the University of Salford and Planit-IE for phase two.

Reasons for the decision:

Seek quotes via the chest. This option would pose a risk due to the lack of experience and knowledge of the project and would not retain the capacity and consistency of those that have been involved previously.

Alternative options considered:

Seek quotes via the chest. This option would pose a risk due to the lack of experience and knowledge of the project and would not retain the capacity and consistency of those that have been involved previously.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Senior Management Team
Leader of the Council

Contact: Jackie Wilson, Head of Strategy, Partnerships and Policy 0161 770 5755 Email: jackie.wilson@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 10/08/2018

Date of decision: 02/08/2018

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