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Contract for Electric Vehicle
Salary sacrifice scheme to be awarded to Knowles Fleet via ESPO
Framework.
 
There is no cost to SDC of
providing the scheme other than administration time. The employee
meets all other costs.

Reasons for the decision

Knowles provide a strong scheme
offering for SDC staff in particular, Knowles were able to provide
the following over and above the second provider:
 

·        
Knowles fee is incorporated within salary sacrifice
amount, the other provider had a fixed
management fee which was significantly higher;

·        
Knowles pricing is based on guaranteed lowest price
search of 17 suppliers, NHS Fleet pricing based upon framework
pricing, Knowles pricing increases accessibility for SDC
staff;

·        
Knowles scheme deals with additional fees such as
parking/damages directly with the employee, NHS Fleet would invoice
SDC after 2 months of no response form employee, proceeding with
Knowles is lower risk of SDC being liable for additional fees an
employee may gain over their contract; and

·        
Scheme includes a 10-day cooling off period and
ability to add in lifetime protection cover.

Alternative options considered

Decision By Chief Executive to
award to Knowles as supported by Staff Strategy Steering
Group.