Temporary waiver of contract procedure rules 9.1 and 9.2 in respect of the supply of ICT Resource until 31st March 2015 or until a new contract is awarded
1. ICT need to ensure that a comprehensive, effective, efficient and economic service for the supply of temporary specialist ICT resource is provided.
2. ICT used the Comensura route for procuring resource. However this has proved to be unsuccessful as they are unable to meet the specialist skills requirements.
3. ICT have previously sourced contractors through ad hoc recruitment agencies who have agreed to the terms and conditions set by ICT services and are willing to continue supply.
4. A full procurement will be undertaken for the on-going supply of specialist ICT resource however this will take between 9 and 12 months to complete.