Decision

The Executive Director of Economy, Environment and Infrastructure has decided to extend the council's Highways Term Maintenance Service contract with Ringway Infrastructure Services.

Analysis

outcome: The contract will be extended from 1 April 2026.

summary: The decision to extend the council's existing Highways Term Maintenance Service contract with Ringway Infrastructure Services by up to 4 years.

topline: The Executive Director of Economy, Environment and Infrastructure has decided to extend the council's Highways Term Maintenance Service contract with Ringway Infrastructure Services.

reason_contentious: This decision may be contentious as it involves a significant contract extension with a service provider, which could impact local stakeholders and raise questions about performance and value for money.

affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Ringway Infrastructure Services", "Local residents using highways"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are mentions of consulting with the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet Member for Environment and Planning, indicating potential political influence on the decision.

URL: https://glostext.gloucestershire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2361

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Economy, Environment and Infrastructure

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Following an evaluation of the contract options in relation to the council’s Term Maintenance Service requirements, to extend the term of the council’s existing contract with Ringway Infrastructure Services by exercising a 4 year extension (2+2 based on performance) under the contract from 1 April 2026. Gloucestershire County Council has a requirement to undertake highways maintenance services including safety inspections, defect repair, drain cleansing, environmental maintenance. Alongside these duties, the Term Maintenance Contract also delivers both capital and revenue works including highways infrastructure, major highways projects, highway structural maintenance, minor works alongside other highways disciplines. A contract for the delivery of Highway Maintenance Services is required to maintain the council’s highway service.

Content: Following the conclusion of an options evaluation process and having consulted with the Leader of the Council, the Cabinet Member for Environment and Planning, the Chief Finance (s151) Officer and the Monitoring Officer, in accordance with the above-mentioned Cabinet decision on 18 September 2024:    DECISION    To extend the term of the council’s existing Highways Term Maintenance Service contract with Ringway Infrastructure Services by exercising an extension of up to 4 years  (2+2 based on performance) under the contract from 1 April 2026.   

Date of Decision: December 11, 2024