Issue details

Issue details

Shared Legal Services

The report proposes that the Executive approves the appointment of the successful bidder to enter into a partnership with Central Bedfordshire Council for the provision of legal services.

 

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £200,000 and Effects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
The reason for urgency is to give sufficient time to the Council and the successful bidder to mobilise the contract and effect a TUPE transfer of staff for a shared services start date of 1st April 2016 in order to achieve the anticipated budget savings over the full financial year.

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - View reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
The appendices to the report will contain financial details relating to the award of the contract.

Decision due: 12 January 2016 by EXECUTIVE

Comment: Comments by 12/12/15 to Contact Officer

Lead member: Corporate Resources - Executive Member and Deputy Leader of the Council

Lead director: Director of Improvement and Corporate Services

Contact: Deb Broadbent-Clarke, Director of Improvement and Corporate Services Email: deb.broadbent-clarke@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk Tel: 0300 300 6651.

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