Officer Decisions

- John Richardson-Dawes

Summary of Matter or Issue Requiring Decision:

Decision to extend the contract for CP1527-17 Concessionary Travel Smartcards.

Decision Taken:

To extend the Concessionary Travel Smartcards (CP1527-17) for a further 12 months as per the contract extension options.

ESP Systex, 68-74 Holderness Road, Hull, HU9 1ED

Summary of Reason(s) for Decision Taken:

The decision has been made following an Options Appraisal which recommended the extension of the contract for 12 months for the following reasons:

– The incumbent meets the contractual requirements and there are no concerns over the level of service provided.

– The incumbent has stated that they will maintain the same prices, terms, and conditions during the extension period.

– There are formal extension options available.

Summary of Alternatives or Options considered and rejected:

An options appraisal was carried out with the following options considered:

– Extend the current contract

– Let the contract expire and have no contract in place

– Re-tender the contract

Details of any conflict of interest and dispensation granted to the Officer taking the decision or by any Member of the Council in delegating responsibility for any specific express delegation:

There is no conflict of interest in relation to the extension of this contract.

Contact for enquiries/further information:

Name: Mark Sibley Position: Senior Procurement Officer Email: procure@devon.gov.uk Tel: 01392 383000

Decision Date:

28 July 2021

A copy of this decision and any supporting documentation considered by the Officer taking this decision may also be made available or inspection by the public at the Council’s Offices or posted upon payment of any copying and postage charges. Any member of the public wishing to take up either of these options is asked to please ring 01392 382888 or email: members.services@devon.gov.uk

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