Decision details

Decision:

Authorise the entering into of a new contract with K&T Heating Services Limited under Fusion 21 Framework (Fusion21 Heating, Renewables, and Electrical Framework- Lot 1 Domestic Heating [Combustibles]) for the servicing of domestic boilers with a financial cap of £1.3 million pounds for a term of 1 year.

Reason(s):

1.       The Council is preparing a tender for a longer-term contract which is envisaged to be awarded in 12 months period. It is imperative that whilst the council is preparing for a long-term contract, the regulatory service of Domestic Boiler Servicing is provided continuously. Any new contractor will need a 3-month mobilisation period and considering that new long-term contract will be ready for execution in 12 months’ time, continuity of the incumbent supplier becomes imperative. 

2.       Additionally, the costs for demobilisation of current contractor and cost of system integration and mobilisation of new contract for a short period would outweigh any benefit from bringing in any potential new supplier.

3.       Value for money is demonstrated by continuity of the service noting that we have continuity of service, and K&T are the no.1 ranked supplier on the Fusion 21 framework. There is an approximate saving of 10% on existing fees by using this framework.

Other options considered and rejected by the Executive:

None.

Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation granted:

None.