Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: July 22, 2025

Purpose: Following procurement, this report seeks authority to award a contract for the operator of the centre and a delegated authority to agree the final terms should there be changes.

Content: RESOLVED that the Executive agrees:-   (a)  to award the contract to the winning tenderer, as set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report, being the most advantageous tender received;   (b)  that authority be delegated to the Director of Planning and Regeneration to agree the final terms of the contract with the preferred tenderer; and   (c)  that authority be delegated to the Director of Planning and Regeneration to extend the contract (once awarded) on up to two occasions as noted.