Decision details
The New Public Realm Services
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
This report seeks approval of the council’s Public Realm Services model and to delegate authority for the procurement and associated requirements relating to IT, fleet, depots and demobilisation of the current contract.
Decision:
That:
a) Cabinet adopt the Public Realm Services model set out in Appendix 2;
b) Cabinet delegates authority to the Corporate Director Economy and Environment to;
i. undertake the procurement of the Public Realm Services model set out in
Appendix 2 within the allocated budget;
ii. agree and award of all necessary leases to enable the provision of the Public Realm Services in consultation with property services;
iii. procure and purchase or lease the fleet of vehicles to enable the provision of the Public Realm Services with the Director of Finance;
iv. agree and implement the demobilisation of the current Public Realm Contract;
v. make all operational decision to implement the above recommendations.
Alternative options considered:
1. To vary the current contract. This is not an option as the variations required to the contract to meet the council’s vision for the new Public Realm Services are not permissible under the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
Reason Key: Expenditure and strategic nature / impact on communities;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: Alex Deans, Interim Programme Director – Major Contracts Email: Alex.Deans@herefordshire.gov.uk.
Publication date: 28/11/2024
Date of decision: 28/11/2024
Effective from: 05/12/2024
Accompanying Documents:
- The New Public Realm Services