Decision

To approve, award and enter into a new contract to Swim England, for support of their Love Swimming Campaign at Wiltshire Council’s leisure centres.

Value: £10,000 (£5,000 per annum)

Reasons for the decision

I confirm that in making this decision I have considered the following in line with Wiltshire Council’s Constitution:

Key decision requirements:Not applicable.

Views of relevant cabinet member(s), committee chairman, area board(s):Not applicable.

Consultation with cabinet member(s), the Leader and Scrutiny (for Executive decisions taken under Emergency Powers):Not applicable.

Consultation in accordance with the council’s consultation guidance and the views emanating from that process:Not applicable.

Implication of any council policy, initiative, strategy or procedure:Not applicable.

Staffing, financial and legal implications:Not applicable.

The assessment of any associated risks in accordance with the Council’s risk management strategy:Not applicable.

Involvement of appropriate statutory officers and/or corporate directors and directors:Not applicable.

Regional or national guidance from other bodies where relevant:Not applicable.

The council’s constitution, including the Procurement and Contract Rules (Part 10) and the Financial Regulations and Procedure Rules (Part 9), all relevant guidance, legislation, codes of practice, and protocols:Not applicable.

Alternative options considered

Leisure could not take part in the campaign:

Leisure are constantly wanting to improve the advertising and marketing reach and by partnering with a National Governing Body it will provide the council with greater reach than it alone can make