Decision details

Decision Maker: Corporate Director (Operations and Delivery)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Following a procurement exercise, to enter into an agreement for the provision of a night time and weekend security service at Spendells House, Walton-on-the-Naze.

Decision:

To enter into an agreement commencing on 18 February 2025 based upon the quotations received and their subsequent evaluation against the Council's requirements in order to provide a night time and weekend security service at Spendells House, Walton-on-the-Naze.

Alternative options considered:

Option 1 - To enter into this agreement
Option 2 - Not to enter into this agreement. However, following initial assessment and consideration of options, the provision of a night time and overnight security service has been considered essential for Spendells House to be able to operate as temporary accommodation for up to 31 households. . It is proposed to now trial some different methods of provision, including remote CCTV monitoring and different hours of on site provision during the period of this agreement with a view to reducing the cost of the service whilst maintaining a safe environment for our residents.

Publication date: 13/02/2025

Date of decision: 12/02/2025

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