Purpose

To procurement via a framework agreement to
undertake highway assessment to support the emerging Wyre Local
Plan.

Decision

The Assistant Director of Planning and
Building Control submitted a report to seek approval to use an
exemption to the council’s financial procedure rules for the
procurement of a highways assessment to support the preparation,
delivery and implementation of the emerging Wyre Local Plan.
 
Decision
 
The Resources Portfolio Holder
agreed:
 

·      
That approval is given to proceed with the direct appointment and
engagement of RSK Environment Ltd under the exemption to the
Contract Procedures contained within the Financial Procedure Rules
on the grounds that exceptions may apply where a framework
agreement is available that necessitates the council not having to
go out to tender and the goods, works and services will still
provide the council with best value for money.