Decision details

Consultancy Contract with West Berkshire Council to develop a draft Natural Solutions Spatial Plan

Decision Maker: Corporate Director Environment & Place

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The decision allows TVERC to bid for and contract to complete work for another local authority and supports OCC’s duty under the Environment Act 2021 to conserve and enhance nature.

 

The relevant Cabinet Member has been consulted on this matter.

 

 

Decision:

The decision was made so that Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre (TVERC) c/o OCC could bid for and if successful contract to complete consultancy work for West Berkshire Council.

This is for an initial period of 10 months from August 2022. The contract fully covers TVERC’s costs in completing this work and amounts to £57,710 + VAT

Reasons for the decision:

TVERC generates funds to cover the costs of running the Environmental Records Centre for Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Part of this approach is to complete work for local authorities and other entities in the two counties, to generate funds for TVERC and to help them interpret and make good decisions based on Environmental Data.

Alternative options considered:

Not to bid – this is key project work for the Environmental Records Centre.

Publication date: 01/09/2022

Date of decision: 10/08/2022

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