Cabinet approved the Procurement of Highways and Street Lighting contracts

1.     Agreed the procurement strategy and the commencement of the procurement procedure as set out in this report and Business Case

2.     Agreed the scope of services to be included in the procurement, as set out in the Business Case at Appendix 1.

3.     Waived Contract Procedure Rule 18.4 and allow the tender to be evaluated against 60% price and 40% quality.

4.     Approved funding for provision to be made, for up to £100k to fund external legal advisers for the procurement and contract completion.

5.     Delegated authority to the Assistant Director of Public Realm to finalise and agree all associated arrangements, documents and contracts necessary to effect the procurement of these services.