That:

(a)       The term of the current contractor be extended for an initial 12 months with an option to extend for an additional 12 months, through a direct  award, up to a maximum agreed cost of  £12 million per annum, and;

(b)  If the additional 12 month period is required, authority be delegated to the director of economy and place to decide, in consultation with the cabinet member and S.151 Officer, whether to further extend the period of time these recommendations are effective.