Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Decision approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 5, 2024

Purpose:

Content: Decision   For the reasons set out in the report and its appendices Cabinet RESOLVED to Agree to:   i)  Agree that Liberty Charge Ltd, trading as Believ, be appointed as the preferred Charge Point Operator for this procurement, to deliver, operate and maintain 320 electric vehicle chargers for a 15-year concession period.   Alternatives Considered   a)  Do-nothing. This option would present a lost opportunity for the council and Newham residents. Therefore, it is not recommended. b)  Varying an existing contract and undertaking direct award – The option to vary the existing contract with Liberty Charge Ltd and undertaking a direct award was also considered. However, due to the value of the works (at approximately £2,200,000) the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 will not permit such a variation. Therefore, this was not progressed. c)  Open tender – Going to open tender would require more resources and time which would present a risk to the ORCS funded scheme which has to be delivered by 28 February 2025.