Purpose

Following an evaluation of the contract
options in relation to the council’s Term Maintenance Service
requirements, to extend the term of the council’s existing
contract with Ringway Infrastructure Services by exercising a 4
year extension (2+2 based on performance) under the contract from 1
April 2026.

Gloucestershire County Council has a requirement to undertake
highways maintenance services including safety inspections, defect
repair, drain cleansing, environmental maintenance. Alongside these
duties, the Term Maintenance Contract also delivers both capital
and revenue works including highways infrastructure, major highways
projects, highway structural maintenance, minor works alongside
other highways disciplines. A contract for the delivery of Highway
Maintenance Services is required to maintain the council’s
highway service.

Decision

Following the conclusion of an options
evaluation process and having consulted with the Leader of the
Council, the Cabinet Member for Environment and Planning, the Chief
Finance (s151) Officer and the Monitoring Officer, in accordance
with the above-mentioned Cabinet decision on 18 September
2024: 
 
DECISION 
 
To extend the term of the council’s
existing Highways Term Maintenance Service contract with Ringway
Infrastructure Services by exercising an extension of up to 4
years  (2+2 based on performance) under the contract from 1
April 2026.