Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport has authorized the procurement of a new framework contract for professional client support in highways and transport.
summary: The decision at stake is the procurement of a framework contract for professional client support in highways and transport.
topline: The Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport has decided to authorize the procurement of a new framework contract for professional client support in highways and transport.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the allocation of public funds for a long-term contract and ensuring value for money.
affected_stakeholders: ["County Council", "Highways and Transport professionals", "Local residents using the highways"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://westsussex.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2219
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport (Cllr Joy Dennis)
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: The provision of professional client support is critical to ensuring the County Council can meet its statutory duty to maintain the highways and to ensure that, in constructing or structurally maintaining roads, the authority takes such measures as appropriate to ensure contractual compliance and value for money. The framework contract awarded for these services in 2022, is due to end in January 2026, and a new framework is required.
Content: The provision of professional client support is critical to ensuring the County Council can meet its statutory duty to maintain the highways and to ensure that, in constructing or structurally maintaining roads, the authority takes such measures as appropriate to ensure contractual compliance and value for money. The framework contract awarded for these services in 2022, is due to end in January 2026, and a new framework is required. The Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport has authorised the procurement of a framework contract for professional client support (highways and transport). The framework contract will be let for a term of 8 years with no extension, to commence by 7 January 2026; and delegate authority to the Assistant Director (Highways, Transport and Planning) to award a new framework contract for professional client support (highways and transport) at the end of the procurement process, in accordance with the evaluation and tender requirements described and within the financial parameters set out in the report. None declared
Date of Decision: July 7, 2025