A detailed Invitation to Tender Documents and Schedule of Rates were issued in January 2024 and an open tender exercise was undertaken. Two bids were received. The bids were scored on a Price/Quality/Social Value basis.

·  Price – 60%

·  Quality – 30%

·  Social Value – 10%

The award of the contract to Crystal Clear Window Systems Ltd (Reg No. 10362349) is in accordance with the submitting the most economically advantageous tender criteria, as detailed in the exempt appendix 1.

This tender is within the proposed budget for the scheme which is over £100K, but under £500K, therefore is not a key decision.

The Council’s Contract Procedure Rules (Standing Orders) set out how contracts are to be awarded by the Council in accordance with the Procurement Strategy requirements.

The award will be underpinned by a formal contract which will be drawn up by the Council’s legal team.

The financial value for this contract is based on a budget of £65,000 per annum. The schedule of rates glazing works will be funded via the councils approved revenue budget.

Appendix 1 sets out evaluation details of the tenders received. Appendix 2 sets out the details of the tenders received and contains exempt information as defined in Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. It is in the public interest maintain the confidentiality of Appendix 2 pursuant to Paragraph 3

‘Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding the information).’