Issue - meetings

To consider progress to date on the highways procurement project.

Consideration was given to the progress to date on the highways procurement project.  In accordance with the recommendations of the external legal advisors a competitive dialogue process was being conducted and the bidders had submitted their Outline Solutions.  Members were informed that the submissions comprised twelve method statements forming the qualitative information, a mark up of the contract, and % fee and local overhead cost but that a detailed financial assessment would be done at the next stage. 

The Outline Solutions had been evaluated and scored by a number of officers and the report detailed the proportion of marks awarded for each area of the submission.  In addition information was given on the details of the payment and performance framework strategy to be adopted and it was noted that a set of indicators were being developed which linked to the objectives of the Highways Procurement to ensure that those issues of most concern to the Council were monitored.

The timetable for the remainder of the process was outlined, and it was noted that this included increased member involvement in the process.

RESOLVED

That the report be noted.