1.1          That Cabinet approve the commencement of the procurement of a Professional Services Contract for the delivery of Highways and Transportation schemes, for a three year period with an option to extend for a further two, commencing October 2024.  which will be compliant with relevant EU Public Procurement Regulations, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Councils Contract Procedure Rules. 

1.2          That delegated authority be given to the Interim Director of Public Realm, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Regeneration and Highways to decide the appropriate procurement route for the delivery of the Transport & Highways works for the next three years, with an option to extend for a further two, commencing October 2024.

1.3          That delegated authority be given to the Interim Director of Public Realm, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Regeneration and Highways, to award any contracts necessary for the delivery of Transport & Highways works for a period of three years with an option to extend for a further two, commencing October 2024.