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Recommendation
approved
 
Reason for
recommendation
The successful bid demonstrated through a
competitive tender process that has been evaluated on a cost and
quality basis, that they offer value for money and have the
necessary skills and experience.
 
Other options
considered and rejected.
To award the contract to
another contractor. This has been rejected as the robust
competitive tender process has demonstrated that successful bid
offered a tender that met the council’s criteria.
 
To deliver the service in
house.  This has been rejected due to
the specific nature and volume of the work to be undertaken and the
reliance of audit upon third party expertise.