Decision details

I can confirm that, despite non-compliance with the requirement to seek at least three quotes, the award of this contract to the North Devon Gazette will be best value for the Council for the following reason(s): there are only two local newspapers in the North Devon area. The North Devon Gazette quoted the lowest price of the two, has a wider readership and circulation and is free making it more accessible.

This contract is for the publication of weekly planning public notices.

I can also confirm that the contract terms which will be used for this contract will be the Council’s standard terms and conditions for goods and services or (where relevant) works or, where this is not the case, I have sought the approval of Legal Services to the alternative terms and conditions that I propose to use for this contract.

In accordance with the Council’s Contract Procedures Rules, three alternative quotes should be obtained and the lowest quotation should be accepted.

I can confirm that I have sought advice from Legal Services and we have agreed that it is appropriate that this requirement be waived for the following reason(s):

B Received fewer than three price quotes

I can confirm that, despite non-compliance with the requirement to seek at least three quotes, the award of this contract to the above supplier will be best value for the Council for the following reason(s): there are only two local newspapers in the North Devon area. The North Devon Gazette quoted the lowest price of the two, has a wider readership and circulation and is free making it more accessible.