This report seeks approval to commence a procurement process under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 using the Competitive Dialogue procedure to procure a joint venture partner.

A joint venture partner is required to enable the Council to further its asset development programme.

Cllr Mrs McKinlay  MOVED  and Cllr Kerslake  SECONDED  the recommendations in the report and following a full discussion a vote was taken on a show of hands and it was RESOLVED.

That the Committee recommends to Council:

1.         That a Competitive Dialogue Procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, to procure a joint venture partner commences.

2.         That the procurement documentation set out in the appendices be

approved.

3.         That Delegated Authority is given to the Chief Executive, after

consultation with the Leader of the Council, to finalise all  documentation required to support the procurement process.

Reasons for Recommendation

To commence a Competitive Dialogue Procedure under the Public Contracts

Regulations 2015, approval by Council is required.