Anthony Payne (Strategic Director for Place) submitted a written report indicating that the current contract for Penalty Charge Notice processing and associated IT support would expire on 31 October 2014 and seeking approval to award a new contract to the preferred supplier following a competitive procurement process for these services.

A separate report, containing commercially sensitive information was also submitted and was referred to in minute 62 below. 

Mike Artherton (Parking and Marine Manager)attended the meeting for this item.    

Councillor Coker (Cabinet Member for Transport) introduced the proposals for a new contract to be awarded to commence on 1 November 2014 with anticipated savings of £110,000.  

Alternative options considered and reasons for the decision –

As set out in the report.

Agreed the award of the contract to Imperial Civil Enforcement Solutions to commence on 1 November 2014 for a period of five years (with an option to extend for a further two years), to provide all services associated with -