Decision

Appendix 1 of the report is exempt from publication on the basis that it contains information of the decision set out in paragraph 16 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

AGREED: that

·         the outcome of the evaluation process be noted.

·         this procurement process be abandoned and a new procurement be commenced.

Reasons for the decision

Following legal advice, it is concluded that, given the circumstance as set out in the report, the most appropriate course is to abandon the procurement.