This is exempt from publication by virtue of Paragraph 3, Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 for the following reasons:

•           Commercial affairs of the Council.

The Board received and noted the contents of the not for publication appendix to the report on the bid for refurbishment and extension of a car park for a public sector body (agenda item 8; minute 211).

The Executive Director Community Serviceshas submitted a report which seeks approval to enter into a contract for civil engineering works associated with the refurbishment and extension of a car park in Oxford for a public sector body.

Recommendations: That the City Executive Board resolves to:

1.    Authorise the entering into a contract for civil engineering work referred to in this report.

2.    To note that the contract will make a satisfactory contribution towards local overheads, as identified in the Not for Publication Annex attached.

The Executive Director Community Services submitted a report which sought approval to enter into a contract for civil engineering works associated with the refurbishment and extension of a car park in Oxford for a public sector body.

The Executive Board Member, Finance, Corporate Asset Management and Public Health presented the report. The Board noted that this was a low risk project which drew on the Council’s skills and resources and that there was a market opportunity for the Council to continue to develop its service offering in this area.

The Board congratulated the Highways and Engineering Manager and his team on their success in winning bids and delivering external work to a high standard.

The City Executive Board resolved to:

1.       Authorise the entering into a contract for civil engineering work referred to in this report.

2.       Note that the contract will make a satisfactory contribution towards local overheads, as identified in the Not for Publication appendix.