Decision Maker: Transport & Connectivity Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: May 15, 2025

Purpose: 1. To provide background on the metrobus iPoints, details of the upcoming review being undertaken by the metrobus partners to consider the future requirements for iPoints, and the options available for managing the end of the existing supplier contract; 2. To seek authorisation for the Executive Director Growth and Regeneration to start a procurement exercise for a new contract (and to subsequently award, as appropriate), for the future management of the iPoints. 3. To seek authorisation for the Executive Director Growth and Regeneration to extend the current contract for a short period, should this be necessary, for the successful delivery of the procurement exercise and a smooth transition to a new contract.

Content: That the Committee: 1.        Noted the background to the existing iPoints and the options for the future management of iPoints as part of the metrobus network. 2.        Authorised the Executive Director Growth and Regeneration, in consultation with the Chair of the Transport and Connectivity Committee, to implement Option 2b to take all steps required to prepare a new contract for the ongoing management of iPoints, as outlined in this report. 3.        Authorised the Executive Director Growth and Regeneration to take all steps required to extend the current contract as required, should this be necessary, for the successful implementation of Option 2b, and enable a smooth transition to a new contract.