Decision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
To approve the extension of the existing contract for the management and operation of the Solent Airport (and the provision of related support services) with Regional and City Airports Limited for 12 months from 01 April 2021.
Regional and City Airports Limited are contracted by the Council to manage and operate Solent Airport. Initially a five-year contract procured through an OJEU process in 2016, the contract allows for an extension of up to 5 further years. This paper proposes a 12-month extension from 01 April 2021.
RESOLVED that the Executive approves:
(a) an extension to the existing contract with Regional and City Airports Limited for the management and operation of Solent Airport of 12 months from 01 April 2021; and
(b) the procurement of independent expert advice to inform the future strategic direction of the Solent Airport, its management and operations.
Report author: Grant Hobday
Publication date: 04/11/2020
Date of decision: 02/11/2020
Decided at meeting: 02/11/2020 - Executive
Effective from: 14/11/2020
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