Decision details

1.         To approve the award of the contract for the resurfacing of Portland Street and Flat Iron car parks.

2.         To approve the award of the contract for the tarmacing of the Fleet Street “free” car park behind the former McDonald’s site and improvements to the Fleet Street short stay car park.

The Executive Member for Resources, Policy and Performance presented a report which sought approval to award the contract for resurfacing and improvements to the Portland Street and Flat Iron car parks.  The report also sought approval to award the contract for tarmacing the Fleet Street “free” car park behind the former McDonald’s site to become a pay and display car park (an additional 70 spaces) with a small number of free spaces.

Once the recommendations for contract award were approved discussions would start with the contractor to agree a suitable programme of work.  Work would not take place on Portland Street and the Flat Iron at the same time and the Tuesday market would remain on the Flat Iron.

Once an initial programme had been agreed the Town team, which includes local businesses and traders, would be informed.  Although there would be some disruption to the car parks whilst this work takes place it was necessary to improve standards and should result in a long term boost to the town centre.

Decision made

1.         Approval granted to the award of the contract for the resurfacing of Portland Street and Flat Iron car parks.

2.         Approval granted to the award of the contract for the tarmacing of the Fleet Street “free” car park behind the former McDonald’s site and improvements to the Fleet Street short stay car park.

Reason(s) for decision

Under the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules approval by the Executive Cabinet of contract award for tenders greater than ?75,000 in value is required.

Alternative option(s) considered and rejected

To not agree contract award procedure and evaluation criteria would fail to comply with the Council Procurement rules.