Decision details

To approve the award of a framework agreement and call-off contract for Surrey County Council for the provision of business removal services for operational and estate portfolios including schools.

RESOLVED:

1.         That the framework agreement be awarded to Edward Baden Limited for two years from 1 October 2016 with an option to extend for two periods of one year each.

2.         That an immediate call-off contract under the framework agreement be placed with Edward Baden Limited for the benefit of the Council with an estimated annual value of £463,958 for a two year contract term with an option to extend the contract for two periods of one year each.

Reasons for decisions

The existing contract will expire on 30 September 2016.  A full tender process, in compliance with the requirements of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and Procurement Standing Orders has been completed, and the recommendations provide best value for money for the Council following a thorough evaluation process.

The framework agreement as awarded sets out the terms and conditions under which a specific purchase known as a call-off contract can be made on behalf of the Council during the term of the agreement.