Decision details

To waiver the request for waiver and award the contract to North Devon Homes Ltd (Landlord of client) via Homes 2 Homes in relation to the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Ref: WK/202209776

DETAIL
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):
Quotation invitations sent via portal to 4no contractors, only two quotations returned (WMS & Living Needs). Quotation from landlord sourced direct (due to concerns with product warranty), prior to RFW request. Following a conversation with WMS (The contractor with the lowest quotation) it has been confirmed due to current workloads and staff resources, the works will not start for a minimum of 12-14 weeks (with further delays expected). The landlord of our client can arrange the works via their Homes 2 homes teams within 1 week, with a provision start date of 16/04/2024 (pending RFW approval) or 29/04/2024. Any delays to the start date will have a negative impact on our client’s mental health and also impact the wider family’s general well-being.

Where quotes were received please provide summary information below:

Quotation 1:
Does the quotation conform to the provided specification? Y
(If no, please provide detail)
Supplier Name: WMS
Quotation Price: £11,083.40

Quotation 2:
Does the quotation conform to the provided specification? Y
(If no, please provide detail)
Supplier Name: North Devon Homes Ltd
Quotation Price: £12,068.30

Quotation 3:
Does the quotation conform to the provided specification? Y
(If no, please provide detail)
Supplier Name: Living Needs
Quotation Price: £14,803.80