Decision details

Following consideration of the officer report, appendices and discussion, the Executive:

a.        Approved the award of an 8-year contract with the option of a 4-year extension to Supplier B as identified in confidential Appendix A; for the provision of Highway Maintenance services from 1st April 2024.

b.        Delegated the future decision regarding the extension of the contract beyond its initial term of 8 years to the Executive Lead Member or equivalent responsible for Highways Services having due regard to the contract terms.  

c.        Agreed that Appendix A be treated confidence, as the case for the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing that information.  

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED: As set out in the officer report

REASON FOR DECISION: As set out in the officer report