Decision Maker: Joint Assistant Director: Planning Development
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
To enter into a framework contract for the
provision of neighbourhood plan examiners for neighbourhood plan
examinations and health checks.
The Council has a statutory obligation to
provide examiners for neighbourhood plan examinations. We expect to
receive a number of neighbourhood plan submissions over the coming
years. Entering into a framework contract will reduce the
administrative burden on officers. The award also ensures examiners
meet required quality criteria.
The alternative is to procure examiners for
examinations as and when they arise, on a new contract each
time.
This is not desirable as it would result in a much larger amount of
time spent on procurement administration. Additionally, it may not
meet procurement rules as it would not allow consideration of the
total cost against procurement thresholds.
Scheme of delegation
Delegation to all Joint Assistant Directors:
2.8.7 To take any action in relation to procurement and the letting
of contracts for goods, works and services, within approved
budgets.
Publication date: 15/04/2025
Date of decision: 11/04/2025