Decision details

Decision Maker: Assistant Director (Finance (Revenues) & IT)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

We are undertaking a trial within the enforcement sector marketplace before formally going out to tender.
This trial will potentially contribute towards informed decision making for a future wider council-services joint procurement that may take place later on.

Decision:

To instruct Bristow

Alternative options considered:

Option 1 - Do nothing and stop third party collection through Enforcement Agent.
Option 2 - Do nothing and remain incumbent to the current Enforcement Agent Service.
Option 3 - To perform a full tender exercise immediately but without the benefit of market intelligence.

Publication date: 28/08/2025

Date of decision: 28/08/2025