A report of the Commissioner for Growth (designate) proposes a new approach to delivery of the Council’s Business Support service and seeks authority to commence a competitive procurement process to select a supplier, and delegate authority to the Executive Director for Strategy (designate) to finalise the contract award.

Resolved –

(1)  That having considered the case for a new approach to delivering business support officers be authorised to progress the timeline as detailed in the report.

(2)  That the Executive Director for Strategy (designate) be authorised to commence procurement and select a supplier(s) to deliver the commissioned services;

(3)  That the Executive Director for Strategy (designate) be authorised to conclude the final contract award, including any relevant TUPE arrangements, subject to the outcome of full staff consultation.

(4)  That the Executive Director for Strategy (designate) be authorised to respond to changes to financial allocations for additional activity as outlined in paragraph 4.4 of this report.