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.
Agenda items
- 12/01/2016 - EXECUTIVE Shared Legal Services 12/01/2016