Issue - decisions

9.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report seeking to obtain permission for Sheffield City Council to tender for, and award contracts for the provision of furnished accommodation goods under a fully Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and OJEU compliant Framework. The existing contract is due to end in January 2019 and it is intended that a waiver be sought to extend this contract for a period of 10 weeks so that a full procurement  and contract award process can be completed, whilst maintaining the service provision and our contractual obligations.

9.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:- 

(a)

agrees that services be procured via a Framework Agreement for the supply of furnished goods as detailed and outlined within the report; and

(b)

delegates authority to the Director of Finance and Commercial Services, in consultation with the Director of Housing and Neighbourhoods, to award such contract and take such other necessary steps not covered by existing delegations to achieve the outcomes outlined in the report.

9.3

Reasons for Decision

9.3.1

The reasons for recommending this business are highlighted in the summary of benefits at section 2 of the report.

9.3.2

The successful tender and contract awards will benefit vulnerable residents of the city and offer opportunities to develop the Furnished Accommodation Service with other Local Authorities and Registered Social Landlords

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

9.4.1

N/A

9.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

9.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

9.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Laraine Manley, Executive Director, Place

9.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

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