Decision
Analysis
outcome: The outcome of the decision was to award the contract to Nobisco Limited for a period of 48 months, with an estimated value of £287,814.
summary: The decision at stake is the award of a contract for the provision of catering disposables after a formal procurement process.
topline: The Assistant Director of Finance and Customer Services has decided to award a contract to Nobisco Limited for the provision of catering disposables.
reason_contentious: This issue is not contentious as it was based on a procurement activity and tender evaluation process to identify the best value provider.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council wide catering services", "Schools", "Members of the public"]
contentiousness_score: 0
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://moderngov.rotherham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1965
Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance and Customer Services
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: To award a contract for the provision of catering disposables after a formal procurement process.
Content: To award a contract for the provision of catering disposables after a formal procurement process. ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL RECORD OF OFFICER NON-EXECUTIVE DECISION Date of Decision: 04/07/2025 Title: Award of contract for provision of catering disposables Decision Maker: (Including Job Title) Kevin Fisher, Assistant Director, Finance and Customer Services. Details of Specific Delegation or Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation. Council Constitution, Appendix 5 - Financial and Procurement Procedure Rules (FPPR’s) Clause 46.5: Strategic Directors may permit, with limitations, other officers to authorise orders and Contracts in their own name on behalf of the Council. Any orders or Contracts made shall remain the responsibility of the Strategic Director. Strategic Directors must maintain an up-to-date scheme of delegation, which is refreshed on an annual basis at the commencement of the financial year. Delegated to the Assistant Director Property and Facilities Services. Decision: Award of contract to Nobisco Limited for a period of 48 months, to supply Catering Disposables for the Council wide catering services. Estimated contract value £287,814. Reasons for the Decision: Catering disposals required to ensure the provision of catering services to schools and members of the public across the Borough. Following a procurement activity and tender evaluation process this provider was identified as the best value. Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision: No conflicts of interest declared. Dispensations Granted: (If any) No dispensations granted Reports or parts of reports considered Tender Evaluation report (exempt): Paragraph 3 – Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) Paragraph 9 – Any terms proposed or to be proposed by or to the authority in the course of negotiations for a contract for the acquisition or disposal of property or the supply of goods or services. I certify that this is a true record of the decision to: Award of contract to Nobisco Limited for a period of 48 months, to supply Catering Disposables for the Council wide catering services. Estimated contract value £287,814. I confirm that in making this decision, due regard was given to the seven principles of public life. Signed by the Decision Maker: Dated: 04/07/2025 Name: Kevin Fisher.
Date of Decision: July 4, 2025