Issue - meetings

Please note that Appendix 1 to this report is restricted and has been circulated separately.

Received a report proposing a framework of contracts be established for the provision of taxi and escort services to provide services on a standing order basis and when additional requirements are identified. 

Agreed, in order to improve the co-ordination of taxi service requirements and bring about enhanced financial and efficiency savings, to:

1.  The setting up of a framework of contracts for the provision of private hire vehicles including, where necessary, the provision of escorts;

2.  The award of framework contracts to the successful suppliers as detailed in Appendix 1 to the report; and

3.  The use of the framework contracts as mandatory across all Council departments.