Purpose

Approval is sought from Cabinet to commence an appropriate procurement exercise to establish a replacement Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for taxi transport contracts.

Decision

That Cabinet:

1. Authorises the Strategic Director for Communities, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning, to commence an appropriate procurement exercise to establish a replacement Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for taxi transport contracts; and
2. Authorises the Strategic Director for Communities to enter into all necessary contracts and agreements to establish the DPS for the provision of taxi transport on terms and conditions acceptable to the Strategic Director for Resources, with subsequent call-off contracts for specific routes awarded under the DPS in line with Contract Standing Orders.