Decision details

Retender of eBulk (online) DBS system

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Finance and Corporate Resources

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Approval for the Council‘s re-contracting for an eBulk DBS supplier from 25 December 2018 as part of a GM collaboration

Decision:

Join the AGMA Collaboration and contract the services of CBS Ltd for the full contract period of 2 years (with the option for two additional one-year extensions)

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 Do nothing
This is not a practical option and would result in the expiration of the Council’s current service provision and lead to the loss of an essential service to the Council.
Option 2 Run a separate procurement process independently
This would likely result in a more costly service. This will also result in a period of service withdrawal given the timescales in which a new provider is required.
Option 3 Join the AGMA Collaboration and contract the services of CBS Ltd for the full contract period of 2 years (with the option for two additional one-year extensions).

Alternative options considered:

Option 1 Do nothing
This is not a practical option and would result in the expiration of the Council’s current service provision and lead to the loss of an essential service to the Council.
Option 2 Run a separate procurement process independently
This would likely result in a more costly service. This will also result in a period of service withdrawal given the timescales in which a new provider is required.

Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000 (Significant expenditure or savings);

Corporate Priorities : Co-operative Services with people and social value at their heart;

Key Decision Reference: FCR-24-18

Other reasons / organisations consulted

The decision has been taken in consultation with the relevant Council departments and following the Council's procurement process.

Contact: Adam Ratcliffe, Project Manager Email: adam.ratcliffe@oldham.gov.uk Email: adam.ratcliffe@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 15/04/2019

Date of decision: 02/04/2019

Effective from: 25/04/2019

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