New Term Highways Consultancy Contract Award
July 15, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet decided to award the New Term Highways Consultancy Contract on 15/07/2026. The Cabinet agreed to award the New Term Highways Consultancy Contract.
The Cabinet agreed to note the contents and recommendations of the One Plan and the Chippenham Avon Project Master Plan, recognise them as evidence-based documents to inform the Local Plan Review and future planning guidance, and endorse them as material considerations in planning decisions. The Cabinet also noted the council's intent to contribute up to £1 million from Community Infrastructure Levy funds to the Chippenham Avon Project, subject to match funding and contractual arrangements.
The Cabinet Member for Highways and Assets decided to proceed with the asset transfer of open space to Westbury Town Council. This decision was made after considering objections received following advertisement.
The Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene and Flooding decided to implement a 20mph speed limit on Church Lane, Limpley Stoke. This decision was made after considering objections received during the consultation period.
The Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene and Flooding decided to proceed with Traffic Regulation Order amendments in Salisbury as advertised. This decision was made after considering comments received following the formal advertisement of the amendments.
The Cabinet Member for Housing Strategic Assets and Asset Transfer decided to grant a 99-year lease to Warminster Town Council for the Warminster Hub at nil consideration. This decision was made after considering the Heads of Terms and the justification for disposal at less than best consideration.
The Cabinet Member for Children's Services decided to approve the awarding of Section 31 Grant funding for the Skills Bootcamps Programme to partners who expressed interest. This decision was made to deliver the Skills Bootcamps Programme.
Wiltshire Council intends to increase the overall net capacity of Silverwood School from 460 places to 562 places from September 2026. A statutory representation period will run from 23/02/2026 until 23/03/2026 for comments or objections.
Full council record
Purpose
To consider the award of the New Term Highways Consultancy Contract
Decision
Resolved:
That Cabinet agree to award the New Term Highways Consultancy Contract.
Reason for Decisions:
It is necessary for the Council to award a new term highways consultancy contract, or to make alternative arrangements, because of the legal responsibilities and the importance of the highway service to the Council and the communities in Wiltshire. There is significant safety, legal, reputational and financial risks associated with not having a suitable consultant for the highways service.
The tenders submitted for the new contract have been assessed in terms of price and quality in accordance with the agreed procedure, and the most suitable tenderer has been identified.
A robust procurement process has been undertaken to ensure appropriate arrangements are made for the continuing provision of the highway service.
The result of the assessment to identify a preferred bidder is described in the Part II item to be considered at this meeting. The most advantageous tender for the Council, taking into account quality and price, has been identified in accordance with the procurement procedures
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Wednesday 15 July 2026 10.00 am on July 15, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 25 Jul 2026 |
| Expected date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Originally due | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Lead officer | Mike Dawson, Adrian Hampton |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |