West Sussex County Council is a designated Highways Authority under the Highways Act 1980 and has a duty to maintain highways maintainable at public expense.
In February 2024, the Assistant Director (Highways, Transport and Planning) appointed contractors to a four-year Framework Agreement to commence 1 April 2024 for capital works for highways (Lots 4, 5, 6 & 7).
A procurement exercise will be undertaken to appoint delivery partners from Lots 4, 5, 6 & 7 for the delivery of the Highways, Transport and Planning Delivery Programme 2025-26.
At the conclusion of the procurement process, the Assistant Director (Highways, Transport and Planning) will be asked to award contracts under Lots 4, 5, 6 & 7 to deliver the Highways, Transport and Planning Delivery Programme 2025-26.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000 and affects more than 1 division;
Decision status: For Determination
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/08/2024
Decision due: December 2024 by Assistant Director (Highways, Transport and Planning) (Matt Davey)
Lead member: Matt Davey, Assistant Director (Highways, Transport and Planning) matt.davey@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact: Gary Rustell Email: gary.rustell@westsussex.gov.uk Tel: 033 022 26397.
Consultation process
Internal review and extensive industry engagement has been undertaken to understand the benefits of the proposed approach and the industry appetite.
Representations regarding this proposed decision can be made via the officer contact.
Democratic Services Contact: Judith Shore Tel: 033 022 26052