Decision details

Exemption from Contract Procedure Rules for the appointment of a heritage project contracts services in relation to Oldham Heritage and Arts Centre

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To seek exemption from the Contract Procedure Rules under regulation 21.3 paragraphs (c), (e) and (h) of the Contract Procedure Rules in that the Services which are required are of a specialist nature and the provision of the service is urgently required.

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
To seek exemption from the Contract Procedure Rules to enter directly into contract with a Heritage Specialist for the provision of professional surveying services in respect of heritage elements of the Oldham Heritage and Arts Centre. The surveying services are to be performed are found in appendix 1

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1
It is proposed that the Council appoints Heritage Project Contract Ltd as they have both specialist heritage knowledge and accompanying project surveying expertise.
Option 2
To undertake a procurement exercise with a view to obtaining competitive quotes for this specialist service.

Alternative options considered:

Option 2
To undertake a procurement exercise with a view to obtaining competitive quotes for this specialist service.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Relevant Council departments have been consulted, including Procurement, Finance and Legal.

Contact: Brian Enright, Principal Regeneration Officer 0161 770 4298 Email: brian.enright@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 02/10/2018

Date of decision: 02/10/2018

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