Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 3, 2025

Purpose: To seek approval to procure a contract for the provision of public notices advertising services.

Content: Cllr Roger Whyborn sought Cabinet approval to procure a contract for the provision of public notices advertising services.   Having considered all of the information, Cabinet noted the report and   RESOLVED to:   1. Approve, without further competition, the award of a Call-Off Contract for the supply of Public Notices Advertising Services, under Lot 2 of the ESPO 3A-24 Advertising Solutions Framework Agreement, to the preferred tenderer, namely Penna PLC, in accordance with the framework’s call off without competition criteria. The proposed Call-Off Contract shall be for an initial period of two years and include two 1-year extension options (i.e. 2+1+1 years).   2. Delegate authority to the Executive Director: Economy, Environment and Infrastructure, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Sustainable Transport and Strategic Highways to determine whether to exercise each of the above 1-year extension options.