Decision

The Strategic Director of Resources has decided to award a contract for Valuation Services to Lambert Smith Hampton Group Limited.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved.

summary: The decision involves awarding a contract for Valuation Services under the CCS Framework Agreement to Lambert Smith Hampton Group Limited.

topline: The Strategic Director of Resources has decided to award a contract for Valuation Services to Lambert Smith Hampton Group Limited.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves awarding a contract to a specific company without a competitive bidding process.

affected_stakeholders: ["Lambert Smith Hampton Group Limited", "Council", "Taxpayers"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://ealing.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=886

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Resources

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This report seeks approval to directly award a contract under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework Agreement (RM6168 Lot 1 – Total Estate Solutions) to Lambert Smith Hampton Group Limited for the provision of Valuation Services commencing from 1 July 2025. The contract term will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 1 year (4 years in total) with an overall total contract value of £636,000.   The contract provides valuations of assets for accounting purposes, to be included in the statutory statement of accounts, and provision for reinstatement cost assessments, used for insurance purposes.  

Content: This report seeks approval to directly award a contract under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework Agreement (RM6168 Lot 1 – Total Estate Solutions) to Lambert Smith Hampton Group Limited for the provision of Valuation Services commencing from 1 July 2025. The contract term will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 1 year (4 years in total) with an overall total contract value of £636,000.   The contract provides valuations of assets for accounting purposes, to be included in the statutory statement of accounts, and provision for reinstatement cost assessments, used for insurance purposes.  

Date of Decision: June 11, 2025