Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 28, 2025

Purpose: Cabinet is asked to give approval for WCC officers to undertake a procurement exercise concerning cross-boundary bus services operated under contract to the County Council, which could lead to the award of a major contract of a value exceeding £3.000million.

Content: That Cabinet:   1.     Authorises the Executive Director for Communities, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Transport & Planning, to commence a procurement exercise to secure the operation of cross-boundary bus services to be operated under contract to the County Council as set out in the report; and   2.     Authorises the Executive Director for Communities to enter into any contracts and agreements necessary following the above procurement process on terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director for Resources.