Issue - meetings

AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS

Reasons for the decision – as detailed in the report

Other options considered – a range of options were considered

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none

RESOLVED:

(a) That the procurement strategy for the Council’s Taxi and Attendant Service,  outlined in the report of the Executive Member for Environment, Air Quality and Transport, be approved.

(b) That the Corporate Director Environment and Climate Change be authorised to award the contract, following consultation with the Executive Member for Environment, Air Quality and Transport.

(c) To note that the service would be administered by the Accessible Community Transport Service in partnership with the London Borough of Camden and the City of London Corporation.

(d) That it be noted that regular taxi rounds for children and young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities, would, wherever possible, be shared between Islington, Camden and the City of London to reduce overall costs.

(e) That it be noted that the new contract would reduce reliance on taxis over the life of the framework, through the increase in personal travel budgets, travel buddies and independent travel training.

Reasons for the decision – Shared rounds would enable costs to be split between Islington, Camden and the City of London and would also have environmental benefits with fewer vehicles servicing the same number of service users.

Other options considered – a range of options were considered

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none