(KEY DECISION)

Report No. 172/2017

(KEY DECISION)

Report No. 172/2017 from the Director for Places was received.

The Portfolio Holder, Mr Hemsley, introduced the report, the purpose of which was to seek approval from Cabinet for the placement of one contract to provide facility management services.  This approach was being proposed to build additional resilience into service delivery and also provide a service that was more effective and efficient.  The approvals requested would ensure that the contract could be placed with the minimum of delays.

During discussion the following points were raised:

      i.        The budget variance on page 48 of the report was due to internal staffing and recruitment issues. This had resulted in the use of private sector provision.

    ii.        Concern was raised that there was no detail regarding the award criteria within the report.

   iii.        Whilst staff would be transferred under TUPE regulations, concern was raised on any impact on local small companies currently supplying facilities management services to the Council. Further information regarding this was requested by Cabinet.

DECISION

1.    That a further report would be received at Cabinet following consideration at Informal Cabinet.

Reasons for Decision

1.    More information was to be provided regarding award criteria.