Decision Maker: Economy and Skills Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 30, 2024

Purpose: To report on the progress of the capital project to upgrade the critical Bristol Operations Centre (BOC) Technology and seek permission to bid for further capital in the budget setting process to complete the upgrade in 25/26 - 26/27

Content: The Committee RESOLVED (unanimously): 1.      To approve the submission of further capital bid (of up to £1.14m) to complete phase 2 of the project in accordance with the Finance Scheme of Delegations. 2.      To authorise the Executive Director for Growth and Regeneration in consultation with the Chair of the Economy and Skills Committee and S151 officer, to proceed with the Bristol Operations Centre (BOC) Technology Digital phase 1 and phase 2 (subject to approval of the further capital bid to be agreed by Council as part of the Council’s budget process), up to revised budget envelope (including procuring and awarding contracts over the key decision threshold) as outlined in the report.