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Highways Contract Re-procurement Project (DBC)

Meeting: 13/07/2021 - Cabinet (Item 10)

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Report by Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Additional documents:

Minutes:

10.1     The Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.

 

10.2     It was RESOLVED to:

 

1)            note the findings of the Detailed Business Case;

 

2)            agree Option 2, Integrated Contractor & Designer Contract as the preferred Service Delivery Model because it presents the best opportunity and the least risk to the Council to successfully deliver its statutory responsibilities for highways maintenance as well as the delivery of improvements to the County’s transport networks in the most efficient, effective and economic manner;

 

3)            agree the contract duration option of an initial term of 6 years 11 months + 7 years optional extension; and

 

4)     agree that a contract is developed and prepared for tendering based on NEC4 form of contract that reflects the Council’s requirements and clearly defines the service requirements and the Service Provider’s responsibilities.

 

Reason

 

10.3     To inform Cabinet of the outcomes and recommendations from the Detailed Business Case for the Highway Services Re-procurement Project. The Cabinet has agreed the preferred Service Delivery Model and the contract duration option. A contract will now be developed for tendering that reflects the Council’s requirements and clearly defines the service requirements and the Service Provider’s responsibilities