Decision details

Purpose of Report: For members to decide if the existing Make It York contract should be extended by up to a further three years. The report will also update and seek approval from members on the current proposed service specification and any other contract changes required.

The Executive will be asked:

To consider the option to extend the Make It York contract and approve the updated Service Specification and contract changes.

Resolved:

                      i.         Approved the MIY Service Contract extension for two years (23 September 2024 to 22 September 2026), using the extension provisions under the current contract;

                    ii.         Approved the new SLA shown at Annex A and the changes to charging set out at paragraph 14-15;

                   iii.         To delegate authority to the Director of Customer and Communities (and their delegated officers), in consultation with the Director of Governance (and their delegated officers in Legal Services), to determine the provisions of any documentation required under the terms and conditions current contract to effect the extension and incorporate the new SLA in the contract;

                  iv.         Approved the granting of a lease/occupational agreement to MiY of the Shambles Market site and market office on Silver Street (at a peppercorn annual rent) until and including 22 September 2026 with delegated authority to the Director of Customer and Communities (and their delegated officers), in consultation with the Director of Governance, to negotiate the provisions of and conclude the entry into of such agreement.

Reason:     To keep secure a strong future for MiY as a Teckal

company.