Decision details

Introducing this report, the Cabinet Member for Adults said that this report contained the confidential financial and value for money information relating to item 7. He said that it should be noted that despite eleven expressions of interest, only two bids were submitted. However, the bids were evaluated in line with the criteria, as set out within the tender documentation, and the panel were confident that the bids were of a high quality and met all of the Council’s service, financial and capacity requirements.

RESOLVED:

That the information within this Part 2 report be noted, in conjunction with the recommendations made in the Part 1 Cabinet report noting that the value of each of recommended awards is set out in the Part 2 report.

Reasons for Decisions:

Following a competitive tendering processes in compliance with the requirements of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the council’s Procurement Standing Orders, the recommended bidders have demonstrated they are able to deliver the high standard of service expected by Surrey County Council and will work with the Council over the full contract duration to make continuous improvements, deliver social value objectives and add value. The service will improve the quality of life for carers.