Issue - meetings

To receive a report on progress to date in respect of the highways procurement project.

Consideration was given to a report on progress to date on the procurement project for a new highway maintenance contract.  The report included information on the appointment of Bevan Brittan as external legal advisors, and of Happold Consulting, to provide additional support and advice throughout the transition process.  

The next steps in the process were outlined including the assessment of pre qualification questionnaires in order to prepare a shortlist for the next stage.  An estimate of the timescales involved were given and it was reported that this was currently on schedule.  Members were informed that a series of communications with stakeholders and staff was due to be rolled out in the near future.

RESOLVED

That the report be noted.