1. Key decision of 9 August 2017 by the cabinet member for transport and roads authorised:
a) the assistant director environment and place to take all operational decisions necessary to undertake future school transport route reviews and subsequent procurement in accordance with council policies, contract procedure rules and approved budgets and
b) for the director of economy, communities and corporate to award contracts for future passenger transport services tendered in accordance with agreed policies and approved budgets.
(copy of the written statement of the key decision is attached).

2. This is an operational decision with regard to Part 3 Section 7 para 3.7.5 of the constitution.

3. The tendering process has been undertaken in accordance with the contract procedure rules at part 4 section 6 of the constitution.

4. Scheme of delegation amendment 17 May 2017
All contracts must be approved by Assistant Director level or above.