Issue - decisions

RESOLVED: (i)         That it be confirmed that none of the submitted tenders meet the test of affordability and that none can therefore be accepted.

                        (ii)        That Officers be asked to re-examine the specification for the archives service and report back to the Executive, detailing the options for continuing to provide a quality, affordable archives service within the City.

                        (iii)       That Officers also re-appraise any new opportunities that may now be available to continue to provide the service, either ‘in-house’ or with alternative York partners.

REASON:      To try to achieve a satisfactory and affordable solution for procurement of the City archives.