Decision

To approve the award and signing of contract with Compass IOT

Reasons for the decision

I confirm that in making this decision I have considered the following in line with Wiltshire Council’s Constitution:

Key decision requirements: N/A

Views of relevant cabinet member(s), committee chairman, area board(s): N/A

Consultation with cabinet member(s), the Leader and Scrutiny (for Executive decisions taken under Emergency Powers): N/A

Consultation in accordance with the council’s consultation guidance and the views emanating from that process: Yes

Implication of any council policy, initiative, strategy or procedure: Yes

Staffing, financial and legal implications: N/A

The assessment of any associated risks in accordance with the Council’s risk management strategy: Yes

Involvement of appropriate statutory officers and/or corporate directors and directors: N/A

Regional or national guidance from other bodies where relevant: N/A

The council’s constitution, including the Procurement and Contract Rules (Part 10) and the Financial Regulations and Procedure Rules (Part 9), all relevant guidance, legislation, codes of practice, and protocols: Yes

Alternative options considered

Consideration given to not awarding however this new technology will work towards making Wiltshire’s roads safer, giving vital information on near misses and areas of high accident potential where we do not currently hold this information.