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 of Wiltshire Council approved the award of the New Term Highways Consultancy Contract on 15 July 2026.
The Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene and Flooding, Cllr Caroline Thomas, decided to make the Traffic Regulation Order for Melksham Station Car Park on 7 February 2024. This order will allow Wiltshire Council to operate the car park on a Pay and Display basis.
The Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene & Flooding, Cllr Nick Holder, decided to implement proposed speed limit changes in Burton on an unspecified date. These changes include extending the 30mph speed limit on Hillside and introducing a 20mph speed limit on Nettleton Road and adjacent streets.
The Cabinet of Wiltshire Council noted and approved proposals regarding the Financial Year 2023/24 Capital Programme Outturn on 15 July 2024. This included noting additional capital budgets, budget brought forward, movements between schemes, and approving the removal of certain budgets and the roll forward of £26.870m into future years.
The Cabinet of Wiltshire Council decided to approve a budget of £900,000 over five years for the delivery of Family Group Conferences and to commission this service externally from 1 April 2025 on 17 September 2024. Authority was delegated to approve and award the new contract and any future extensions.
The Cabinet Member for Transport, Waste, Street Scene & Flooding, Cllr Caroline Thomas, decided to implement the proposed 30mph speed limit on a section of the A3102 Lyneham and Bradenstoke on an unspecified date. This reduces the speed limit from 40mph to provide a safe new access.
The Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene & Flooding, Cllr Martin Smith, decided to consent to an application to stop up part of the highway adjacent to 165 Littleworth Lane, Whitley on an unspecified date. This is on the grounds that the section of highway is unnecessary for public use.
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 | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Originally due | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Lead officer | Ben Stevens |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |