Purpose

Request to go out to tender to procure an electric vehicle infrastructure installer and chargepoint operator.

Decision

That Cabinet agreed;

(a)           To begin the procurement procedure as described in the report to Cabinet of 9 July 2024.

(b)           That the further step of making any contract award be delegated to the Cabinet member for Place Commissioned Services in consultation with the Interim Lead for Place and having regard to the recommendations of the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Programme Board chaired by the Head of Dorset Highways.  

Reason for the decision

Cabinet was required to approve all key decisions with financial consequences of £500k or more.