Decision - Procurement of Parking Services

147.1    Councillor Davey introduced the report which sought approval for the competitive tendering process for the provision of parking enforcement services which were due to expire on the 31^st December 2012.  He noted that there was currently a period of rapid change for parking services including the provision of facilities to pay by phone, new pay & display machines as well as a reduction in the number of pay & display machines.

147.2    Councillor Mitchell noted the report and asked that consideration be given to including the provision of pay & display machines that provided change.

147.3    Councillor Davey gave an assurance that the best deal available would be sought and such considerations as the ability to provide change would be taken into account.

147.4    RESOLVED:

(1)   That the tendering of parking enforcement services contracts, with the option to contract for the provision of a cashless parking service be approved; and

(2)   That a further report be presented to the Cabinet in due course to consider the outcome of the tender process and the award of the contract.