The Executive Director of Transport approved the award of tasks on the Strategic Programme Development Partner Framework for £496,306.35 on 08/07/2026. This decision was made to update the Mass Transit Strategic Outline Case and develop and shortlist options for a Proof of Concept project.

The Executive Director of Transport approved the Early Funding Works Application for the Bear Flat section of the Somer Valley Links – Phase 3 project and the draw down of £1,203,538 of CRSTS capital funding on 25/06/2026. This approval is conditional on the reallocation of CRSTS funds to ensure the project is fully funded.

The Executive Director of Transport awarded a contract to Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP for £316,500 (excluding VAT) to provide legal services for land acquisition for the Bath to Bristol Strategic Corridor programme on 05/06/2026. A direct award was granted under the RM6240 Public Sector Legal Services framework.

The Executive Director of Transport approved the submission of a Consolidated Active Travel Fund (ATF6) change request to Active Travel England to change the programme delivery milestone from September 2026 to July 2027 and amend the spend profile on 09/07/2026. This extension is to enable the delivery of behaviour change activities and travel to work surveys.

The Mayor submitted a formal proposal to expand the West of England Combined Authority to incorporate North Somerset Council on 29/06/2026. This action supports the expansion of the authority for government review.

The Director of Bus Operations awarded a contract to HaskoningDHV UK Ltd. trading as ITP for £54,940 to carry out the Bus Reform Options project on 13/07/2026. This work follows an initial piece of work to understand bus reform options in the region.

The Director of Operations and Delivery awarded a contract to Ramboll UK Limited to deliver the South West Solar Carport Project on 26/05/2026. This commission was procured via the MCA Professional Services Framework.

The Executive Director of Transport approved a change of scope for the Hydrogen and Sustainable Transport Economy Accelerator (HSTEA) from Liquid Hydrogen storage infrastructure to two additional battery emulator systems, and approved the reprofiling of £649,348 of Future Transport Zones capital funding on 08/07/2026. This change is to address shifting market conditions and industry demand.

The Director of Place approved the direct award of a contract to KPMG United Kingdom Limited for £350,000 for specialist advisory services to support the Small Sites Aggregator Pathfinder Programme on 27/07/2026. KPMG has provided speculative and project initiation advice on the programme since April 2025.

The Executive Director of Transport awarded Network Rail a contract variation of £677,364.93 to the Engineering Stage 4 (ES4) Refresh Development Services Agreement for North Filton and Henbury stations on 08/07/2026. This variation is to reflect updated scope, programme pressures, and design requirements.