Decision

The Chief Executive Officer has decided to approve the extension of a temporary contract for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to ensure cost-effective quantity surveying services during an incomplete Service Review.

Analysis

outcome: The recommendation to approve the extension of the temporary contract was approved.

summary: The decision at stake is the extension of a temporary contract for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor due to an incomplete Service Review and the need for cost-effective quantity surveying services.

topline: The Chief Executive Officer has decided to approve the extension of a temporary contract for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to ensure cost-effective quantity surveying services during an incomplete Service Review.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the allocation of resources and the balance between cost-effectiveness and internal control over programme delivery.

affected_stakeholders: ["Chief Executive Officer", "Assistant Quantity Surveyor", "Design Services", "Mansfield District"]

contentiousness_score: 6

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

URL: https://mansfield.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1758

Decision Maker: Chief Executive Officer

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To approve the extension of the temporary contract for Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Employee No. 002708 carry out that role due to Service Review being incomplete and the need for the provision of adequate quantity surveying services with Design Services to service Mansfield District being more cost effective than agency of external consultant appointment.

Content: Extension of Temporary Contract - Assistant Quantity Surveyor To approve the extension of the temporary contract for Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Employee No. XXXXX carry out that role due to Service Review being incomplete and the need for the provision of adequate quantity surveying services with Design Services to service Mansfield District being more cost effective than agency of external consultant appointment.   Do nothing: This was rejected as the post is essential to the timely delivery of politically and financially significant capital projects.   Outsource the workload: This option would be more costly and reduce internal control over programme delivery.   Short-term extension only: While a six-month extension had been previously approved, this approach has proven to create operational uncertainty and risks staff attrition. A continued 12-month extension offers more practical and financial stability during the transition period of the service review.  

Date of Decision: August 29, 2025