Decision details

Purpose of report: The report will set out the arrangements for the day-to-day operation of Dial & Ride, which is currently carried out by the charity York Wheels. The report will explain the implications for continuing with the current arrangement or with procuring the service.

Members are asked to: Approve the recommendations to ensure the continued success of the service and its value for money.

RESOLVED:             That the Executive Member for City Strategy authorises Officers to tender the day-to-day operation of Dial & Ride externally, including vehicle maintenance (as set out as Option 2 in this report) and requests Officers to ensure, as far as possible, that the voluntary sector are enabled to submit tenders on an equal footing with the commercial sector.

REASON:                  To ensure that the Council continues to operate a high quality Dial & Ride service whilst ensuring that it is getting the best value for money across all aspects of the operation and to ensure that the service operates efficiently.