Officer Decisions (archive)
Head of Trading Standards - Fakir Osman
Summary of Matter or Issue Requiring Decision:
Decision to award the contract for CP2204-22 – Summative Assessment of the Thrive programme, following a direct award from the Business Support Framework.
Decision Taken:
To award a contract (Subject to due diligence) to the below organisation for the provision of the above contract. The contract will start on commencement date of 1st April 2022, for the period of 12 Months.
Organisation(s) Name(s) and Address(es):
PFA Research Ltd,
Tremough Innovation Centre,
Penryn,
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly,
TR10 9TA
Summary of Reason(s) for Decision Taken:
The decision has been taken based on the supplier being selected from the list of Lot 2 ‘Academic Investigation’ Providers of the CP1787-19 Business Support Framework 2020. This work is awarded as a ‘direct award’ as allowed with the Framework call-off options.
Summary of Alternatives or Options considered and rejected:
PFA Research was selected from the Lot 2 Providers, based on their prior experience of completing the summative assessment for the previous ERDF support programme, so they have a proven record of working within the strict ERDF guidelines.
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:
None
Contact for enquiries/further information:
Fakir Osman, Head of Trading Standards and BSI - Email: fakir.osman@devon.gov.uk Tel: 01392 383000
Decision Date:
24 May 2022
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