Issue - decisions

Cabinet:

1. Approved the proposals set out in the report for the provision of external security and the commencement of a tendering process for BCC external Security Services provision.

2. Delegated to the Executive Director for Communities, in consultation with the Cabinet Member, authority to determine the procurement approach and subsequent award of contract.

3. Noted that the contract would be flexible and that the intention is to undertake further work to ensure that the most efficient way of delivering security for the council is achieved, with the capacity to scale up and down according to need.