Decision
Analysis
outcome: The decision was to award the Parking Enforcement Contract to bidder B, pending approval from Welwyn-Hatfield Council Cabinet.
summary: The decision at stake is the awarding of a new parking enforcement contract to bidder B for East Herts Council, Stevenage Borough Council, and Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council.
topline: The Executive has decided to award the Parking Enforcement Contract to bidder B for multiple local councils.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the allocation of a contract that affects multiple local councils and their residents.
affected_stakeholders: ["East Herts Council", "Stevenage Borough Council", "Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council", "Local residents"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There is no mention of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.eastherts.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2786&J=1
Decision Maker: Executive
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: The report follows on from an earlier decision to proceed to tender for a new parking enforcement contract, given the existing contract runs out in January 2026. The procurement exercise is now complete and authority is sought to award the contract on behalf of East Herts Council, Stevenage Borough Council and Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council.
Content: The report follows on from an earlier decision to proceed to tender for a new parking enforcement contract, given the existing contract runs out in January 2026. The procurement exercise is now complete and authority is sought to award the contract on behalf of East Herts Council, Stevenage Borough Council and Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council. That the Parking Enforcement Contract be awarded to bidder B, following a tender process, subject to Welwyn-Hatfield Council Cabinet also approving the outcome of the tender process.
Date of Decision: July 8, 2025