Decision details

Date of Decision:

8 April 2020

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Paul Woodcock

Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Non-specific

Brief Description of Decision:

To provide an interim retention up to 70% for a period from 6 April to 30 June 2020 in respect of Home to School Transport contractors.

Reasons for the Decision:

To support contractors during the lockdown and provide surety to decrease the risk of market failure

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

1.     Recognise reducing costs incurred by contractors but also prevent local market failure, offer payments of up to 70% of the normal planned contract value for the duration of the disruption or contract end date.

2.     Maintain core of suppliers based only on the routes required during the current emergency conditions.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Executive Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

No conflicts of interest

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

Not applicable

Reports or parts of reports considered

Paper to Tactical Coordination Group – Home to School Contracts and COVID-19 – 6 April 2020