A report by the Interim Director of Technical Services informed the Cabinet, in accordance with Contract Procedure Rule 16.1.2, that the contract awarded under the approved framework for consultancy services associated with West Kirby Marine Lake Refurbishment had been varied for contractual and technical reasons to ensure the successful delivery of the contract.

The Cabinet noted that the Interim Director’s report had been produced pursuant to recommendation R11 for Flood and Coastal Erosion Management contained within the Audit Commission Report into the Certification of Claims and Returns 2010/11.

Councillor Ann McLachlan informed that work had been progressed and was included in the Council’s Improvement Plan on procurement and contract management which would ensure that procedures were in place to avoid similar experiences in the future.

RESOLVED:

That the Cabinet notes the content of the report in accordance with Contract Procedure Rule 16.1.2 and pursuant to Recommendation R11 for Flood and Coastal Erosion Management contained within the Audit Commission Report into the Certification of Claims and Returns 2010/11.