Decision details
Engagement of Specialist Adviser to support a range of corporate initiatives and negotiations
Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To approve the procurement exemption for a
Direct Award contract to Arbiant Ltd for the provision of
specialist advice on a range of Council projects and initiatives.
This is for an initial period of 12 months with a review of
provision after 6 months.
The Direct Award exemption is sought on the basis that there is
currently only one provider that can offer the required service
given the skill set that is required.
Decision:
RESOLVED - That the contract is:awarded for
the specialist advice for an initial period of 12 months with a
review at the end of 6 months.
Reasons for the decision:
Option 1 - Do Nothing
Option 2 - Direct Award to Arbiant Ltd. This approach will ensure
that the specialist advice required by the Council can be engaged
and the Council can take advantage of the unique skills at the
earliest available opportunity.
Alternative options considered:
Option 1
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Consultation has taken place with senior
officers.
Contact: Anne Ryans, Director of Finance Email: anne.ryans@oldham.gov.uk.
Publication date: 05/05/2022
Date of decision: 06/04/2022
Effective from: 13/05/2022
Accompanying Documents:
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