Issue - decisions

Resolved:                     (a) That the award of a short-term (3 month) contract for the service outlined at option B be agreed.

(b) That a full procurement exercise, to secure best value for money from the service and to ensure that it is delivered with a vehicle meeting the latest emissions standard, be undertaken. If this is beyond the current budget, it will be brought to a future decision session.

(c) That the use of a Euro IV emissions vehicle for the short-term contract be agreed, in light of the short notice and duration of this contract.

Reason:                        To ensure the continued operation of a local bus service to Wheldrake and other villages to the south east of York.