Decision details

To approve extension of up to six months or current temporary arrangements to allow further time to consider permanent solution.

Having regard to the strategic and policy outputs outlined in Section 1 of the report, the Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources agrees for an extension of the current temporary arrangements for delivery of Security Services and Reception services for Moorfoot and the Town Hall until June 2017.

Having regarded the strategic and policy outcomes outlined in the report it is recommended that an extension of the current contractual arrangements is agreed to extend the current provision for a maximum of 6 months.  Enabling a clear view of the options available, any risks and mitigation and allowing a decision on which option should be delivered.

The alternatives to an extension of the current arrangements are to move to a “preferred delivery method”, which could be

·         Fully Insourced Delivery model

·         A new Contractor Delivery model selected by tender

·         A mixture of the above.

However, It is clear there are many significant risks for SCC in deciding on one of the above without further detailed consideration.  Immediate implementation (without further investigation) could result in significant additional costs.

Do nothing – this is not an option otherwise the current arrangements would come to an end in December and the required services to allow security and safety at the buildings would not be provided.