Issue - meetings

Cllr Dick Tonge, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport presented a confidential report which included exempt information in relation to the item at minute number 85 above.

Cllr Tonge guided members through the report and in particular the various evaluation assessments and scoring in respect of the tenders received. Cllr Tonge also responded to questions from members.

Resolved:

(i)            That the Highways Consultancy Contract be awarded to Consultant B as referred to in the report presented, namely the company Atkins.

(ii)          Cabinet authorises the Service Director for Highways and Transport in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport to satisfy themselves as to the details regarding the Contract, and then to take all necessary steps to enter into the New Highways Consultancy Contract.

(iii)         That the current contractor, Mouchel be thanked for the manner in which it had served the Council in delivering the highways service since 1999.

(Duration of meeting: 10.30am - 11.55am)