Issue - meetings

to approve the recommendations contained within the exempt report.

With reference to article 12 of the minute of meeting of Council on 14 June 2023, the Committee had before it a report by the Executive Director of Corporate Services which (1) provided an overview of the strategic journey and procurement process undertaken to identify the preferred bidder for the provision of Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers and services; and (2) sought permission to conclude the procurement process and move forwards to award and implementation.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee –

(a)      approve the appointment of [redacted as it contained exempt information as described in paragraph(s) 8 of Schedule 7A of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973] as the preferred bidder for the North of Scotland EV Charging Infrastructure Partnership;

(b)      approve the formation of and entry into a Special Purpose Vehicle, Lead Authority Model in partnership with Aberdeenshire Council, Moray Council and The Highland Council, to deliver EV charging infrastructure, with The Highland Council as the Lead Authority, governed by a Joint Steering Board; authorise the Chief Officer – Strategic Place Planning, following consultation with the Chief Officer - Commercial and Procurement Services and the Chief Officer - Corporate Landlord, to undertake any other action that may be necessary or expedient in connection with this matter;

(c)      authorise the Chief Officer – Strategic Place Planning, following consultation with the Chief Officer - Commercial and Procurement Services and the Chief Officer - Corporate Landlord, to agree the contract award by The Highland Council to the preferred bidder following conclusion of the procurement process; and

(d)      authorise the Chief Officer – Strategic Place Planning, following consultation with the Chief Officer - Commercial and Procurement Services and the Chief Officer - Corporate Landlord, to agree that existing charging infrastructure may be included in the Special Purpose Vehicle.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendations contained within the report.