Consultancy Provider Procurement
October 8, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Awaiting outcome 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 Member for Highways, Streetscene, and Flooding approved waiting restrictions in Bratton and most of Westbury, but abandoned proposals for Primmers Place, Westbury, on 12 October 2026. The decision implemented advertised waiting restrictions in Bratton and Westbury, excluding Primmers Place.
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Purpose
Approval to procure a neutral vendor to provide specialist consultancy and system enabled management of off payroll working.
Decision
Resolved:
Cabinet:
- 1. Approves the procurement of a Neutral Vendor through an ESPO Framework mini competition.
- 2. Delegates the procurement, award, and extension decisions to the Director of Organisational Strategy and Digital, after consultation with the Cabinet Member for Organisational Strategy, Digital and Leisure, Libraries & Culture.
- 3. Approve a three-year call off contract, with a possible 12-month extension, within the cost envelope of up to £12 million over four years.
Reasons for Decision:
The Council has an ongoing requirement for consultants to support delivery of its business priorities and a contract to manage consultancy and off payroll spend will improve governance and control of expenditure on specialist professional services and consultancy, reducing legal and reputational risk.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Thursday 8 October 2026 10.00 am on October 8, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Effective from | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Expected date | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Originally due | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Lead officer | Natalia Kubis |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |