Purpose

This is a strategic priority
for the Council to support the future economic development of the
area and is required to support the case for the funding of the
Energy Coast Rail Upgrade

Content

To award a contract to Mott MacDonald for the
development of an update to the Outline Business Case for the
Energy Coast Rail Upgrade

Reasons for the decision

This is a strategic priority for the Council
to support the future economic development of the area and is
required to support the case for the funding of the Energy Coast
Rail Upgrade

Alternative options considered

The Council does not have the in-house
expertise required to undertake this work without consultancy
support. Alternative procurement approaches would risk delay and
delivery of project within the required timescales.