Decision details

Christmas Lights Procurement Strategy and Contract Award Delegation

Decision Maker: Executive Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decisions:

Councillor Alistair Bradley, Executive Leader and Executive Member for Economic Development and Public Service Reform, presented the confidential report of the Director of Planning and Property which sought approval of the procurement strategy and contract award for the Town Centre Christmas lights.

 

Following queries, Members were advised that the location of the lights in the town centre could be reconsidered, but there would be limitations based on the tender criteria.

 

Resolved (unanimously)

  1. To approve the procurement strategy and evaluation criteria for the Town Centre Christmas lights.
  2. To approve delegation to the Executive Member for Economic Development and Public Service Reform to award the subsequent contract up to a value of £500,000.

 

Reasons for recommendations

To continue Chorley’s impressive Christmas lighting display and supporting town centre trade by increased levels of footfall.

 

Other options considered and rejected

To cease this provision - this has been rejected as it would have a detrimental effect on town centre trade.

Report author: Alan Coar

Publication date: 12/12/2024

Date of decision: 12/12/2024

Decided at meeting: 12/12/2024 - Executive Cabinet

Effective from: 21/12/2024

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