Decision
Analysis
outcome: The outcome of the decision was to award the contract to Clearview.
summary: The decision at stake is the awarding of a contract for High Level Gutter Cleaning to the Council's General Needs flats.
topline: The Officer Decision has decided to award the contract for High Level Gutter Cleaning to Clearview.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it involves a routine procurement process for a service.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Contractor (Clearview)"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.ipswich.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1424
Decision Maker: Officer Decision
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: An open procurement process using Suffolk e-sourcing was completed for the services of a contractor to provide High Level Gutter Cleaning to the Councils General Needs (3 & 4 storey) flats. The contract has been procured over 29 months (3 autumn cycles). Seventeen tenders were returned and evaluated. The overall tender was evaluated on selection criteria of 60% price and 40% quality, and the successful contractors bid was £67,542.81. The successful contractor (Clearview) provided the most advantageous tender and was able to demonstrate they had the technical experience to provide the necessary works.
Content: An open procurement process using Suffolk e-sourcing was completed for the services of a contractor to provide High Level Gutter Cleaning to the Councils General Needs (3 & 4 storey) flats. The contract has been procured over 29 months (3 autumn cycles). Seventeen tenders were returned and evaluated. The overall tender was evaluated on selection criteria of 60% price and 40% quality, and the successful contractors bid was £67,542.81. The successful contractor (Clearview) provided the most advantageous tender and was able to demonstrate they had the technical experience to provide the necessary works. To award Clearview the contract. Reason: To provide High Level Gutter Cleaning to the Councils General Needs (3 & 4 storey) flats.
Date of Decision: July 10, 2026