Issue - meetings

The Cabinet noted and agreed the financial information circulated in Part 2 in connection with Minute item 15/14.

·        That the background information set out in the report submitted be noted.

·        That, having considered the results of the procurement process (as set out in the Part 2 annex submitted as agenda item 21), the award of the contract to the supplier detailed in the Part 2 annex submitted be agreed.

Reasons for decisions

To support the council’s duty to protect its workers, visitors to its buildings, pupils etc., from the effects of asbestos and this is only possible through a risk management approach. 

A full tender process, in compliance with the EU Procurement Legislation and Procurement Standing Orders has been completed, and the recommendations provide best value for money for the Council.In addition to delivering savings compared to existing rates, the contract will also deliver an improved service with strengthened performance measures and robust contract management.

[The decisions on this item can be called in by the Council Overview & Scrutiny Committee]

It is estimated that asbestos related diseases are responsible for over 4000 deaths a year in the UK.  Surrey County Council must discharge its duties under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 by managing the way it deals with asbestos containing materials (ACMs) in the workplace.

The risks posed by asbestos are managed in a number of ways and require the use of a UKAS accredited consultant to carry out inspections on known or suspected ACMs, manage any remedial works where damage has occurred and manage its removal when required.

The Cabinet considered the award of a contract to the recommended supplier following the completion of a comprehensive procurement exercise.

RESOLVED:

1.         That the background information set out in the report submitted be noted.

2.         That, having considered the results of the procurement process (as set out in the Part 2 annex submitted as agenda item 21), the award of the contract to the supplier detailed in the Part 2 annex submitted be agreed.

Reasons for decisions

To support the council’s duty to protect its workers, visitors to its buildings, pupils etc., from the effects of asbestos and this is only possible through a risk management approach. 

A full tender process, in compliance with the EU Procurement Legislation and Procurement Standing Orders has been completed, and the recommendations provide best value for money for the Council.In addition to delivering savings compared to existing rates, the contract will also deliver an improved service with strengthened performance measures and robust contract management.