That contract procedure rules be waived in
respect of direct award to ESS, to take effect from 1/12/2019 for a
period of 18 months at an annual cost of £95,000.
Reason - The usual procurement process cannot be followed due to
lack of time to conduct a competitive process. ESS are a locally
based company having previously held the contract and can commence
taking over contract with effect from 1/12/2019 providing the
service required within the response times needed. Costs have been
benchmarked as value for money, contract to be awarded on Council
standard terms.