Issue - meetings

To approve the extension of the highways and professional services contract.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the extension of the Highways and Professional Services (HAPS) contract with Conway Aecom Ltd from its expiry on 31 March 2019 at a cost of approximately £20m for a maximum period of up to two years and as further detailed in paragraph 26 of the report be approved.

2.  That the approval of the period of extension (within the 2 year maximum) be delegated to the strategic director for environment and social regeneration.

3.  That it be noted that a further Gateway 0 report will be submitted to the relevant cabinet member for consideration setting out the future delivery options for highways services subsequent to this extension.

4.  That the intention to provide resilience by entering into framework agreements with alternative suppliers for both scheme works delivery and professional design services, agreed under a separate governance process be noted.