Issue - decisions

Resolved: That Executive agree to:

(i)           A 12 month extension of the current Park & Ride contract with First York.  Note that the price for the extension option was only open to the Council until 14^th October 2016; and

(ii)          Authorise Council officers to close the current procurement and to enter dialogue with potential bidders to shape a new Invitation to Tender which would be brought before the December meeting of the Executive for approval.

(iii)        A release from contingency of £100k to fund the shortfall in income in 2016/17.

(iv)        Note  the additional future years costs (£600k) will be incorporated as growth within the budget that council will consider in February 2017

Reason:     To ensure continued operation of the York Park & Ride service and to ensure delivery of the most economically advantageous Park & Ride contract moving forwards.