Issue details

Procurement for the new Mobile Library

The current Mobile library is approaching end of life. As the bid was successful in March 2024 and the grant of £150,000 awarded, a decision is now required to undertake the procurement to award the contract to successful tenderer.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affect on communities;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/10/2024

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
An urgent decision is requested so that the order for the chassis can be placed. The timing of delivery is out of our and the contractor’s control and is the most likely reason for the project to fall behind schedule. It is beneficial for the project for the order to be placed as soon as possible.

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - View reasons

Decision due: 14 Oct 2024 by Corporate Director of Community Development

Lead member: Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Lead director: Corporate Director of Community Development

Contact: Lee Taylor, Library Manager Service Development Email: lee.taylor@northyorks.gov.uk Email: Lee.Taylor@northyorks.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Via email and in person briefings.

Consultees

Consultation was carried out with partners and customers as part of the grant approval process.
Corporate Director of Community Development
Assistant Director of Resources – Community Development
Assistant Director for Culture, Leisure, Arts, Libraries and Sport
Executive Member for Culture, Arts and Housing
Finance
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Documents

  • Procurement for the new Mobile Library