Decision details

The scheme has been allocated funding for full project delivery. The contract for preliminary design is expected to cost less than £500k and, as such, does not meet the threshold requiring a Cabinet Member decision. However, the contract for detailed design and construction is likely to exceed £500k and a Cabinet Member Decision is required. A CMD report will seek to ensure authority is in place to enter the forthcoming construction contract for the Abingdon NCN5 Missing Link Active Travel Scheme and to provide assurances that the project satisfies the requirements of Oxfordshire County Council’s corporate policies and practices.

The Chair introduced the item to the meeting and invited officers to provide some background information.

Officers explained that the intention was for the contractor to work alongside the designer to create a well-worked scheme. Furthermore, officers stated that the scheme was a good example of co-production.

Officers noted that the scheme addresses the Council’s priorities, and scores favourably on both the Climate and Equalities Impact Assessments.

The Chair noted the benefits that introducing a missing link would have in Abingdon, Radley train station and for cycling routes into Oxford.

The Chair thanked officers and agreed to the recommendations in the report.

RESOLVED to:

a)    Delegate authority to the Director of Environment & Highways in consultation with the Executive Director: Resources and Section 151 Officer and the Head of Legal Services & Deputy Monitoring Officer to approve the award of a contract in relation to construction and delivery of the Abingdon National Cycling Network Route 5 Missing Link - East St Helens Street Active Travel Scheme.