Decisions

In December 2022 Lichfield District Council was awarded £3,285,310 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).   The objective of the funding is to level up and create opportunities for people and place across the UK, delivering on priorities within the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill.    

The On Demand Transport Project is one of the UKSPF funded Community and Place projects.  The project will provide a pilot scheme to connect residents in rural towns and villages across the locality with urban centres in Burntwood and Lichfield through an on-demand mini-bus service.  The planned outcomes include the support of 20 events or local activities and reaching 5000+ people in the district.

Using a mobile phone app and/or call centre residents will be able to pre-book journeys from rural areas into population centres or to connect with current bus/train services, the technology will join up journeys from certain areas and times to ensure the service is full where possible.

This report is seeking approval to appoint WeDRT to deliver both sections of the project ‘Application and Call Centre’ (408b) and ‘Vehicle and Drivers’ (408a).

The Cabinet Member for Visitor Economy, Ecology & Climate Change agreed to appoint WeDRT to deliver two on demand transport projects - ‘Application and Call Centre’ (408b) and ‘Vehicle and Drivers’ (408a) for a trial period commencing October 2024, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

On 10 September 2024 Cabinet approved a permanent Traffic Regulation Order following an 18-month Experimental Traffic Regulation Order.

Cabinet approved delegated authority to the Cabinet Member for Visitor Economy, Ecology and Climate Change and Chief Operating Officer, for the contract for the supply and installation of a Rising Bollard System, subject to costs being within approved budgets.

The preferred tenderer, Macs Automated Bollard Systems submission price is £112,646 and is within the approved budget.

To award a contract to Macs Automated Bollard Systems with a value of £112,646 for the supply, installation, and maintenance of bollards at three locations: Tamworth Street, Bird Street and Sandford Street.

In December 2023, Lichfield District Council (LDC) successfully submitted a bid on behalf of Shenstone Parish Council for Heat Networks Development Funding.

A number of supporting documents were included as part of the bid including:

•           Rural Communities Energy Fund Feasibility Study

•           The stakeholder SSI Plc confirmation of the potential direct award which secured the match funding

•           Stakeholder Shenstone Parish Council's letter of support

•           Indicative costs for the DPD work and Project Management

The bid was supported by Lichfield District Councils lead Cabinet Member, the Service lead and S151 officer.

Following a compliant procurement process; the Council received one compliant bid from Hi Group who as part of their quality submission, have proven demonstrated experience of:

•           Technical capacity

•           Knowledge and experience

•           Challenges and solutions

•           Project management

•           Stakeholder engagement

Hi Group scored 82.5% on their quality submission.

The total value of the Contract is £150,000. This will consist of 67% Grant Funding and the remaining 33% will be match funded by Hi Group.

This evaluation process was led by Councillor David Thompson and SSI (specialist contracting division of South Staffordshire Plc) team where Tenders were evaluated individually and then collectively moderated by LDC Procurement Team.

The outcome of the study will be provided to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and ill inform future stages of the potential project.

As part of the social value commitment, Hi Group have committed to providing a monthly newsletter to the Shenstone community, three community events and a dedicated community email address for questions and concerns.

These benefits will be quantified and reported on regularly through the project to demonstrate achievement and ensure outcomes are met by the awarded consultants.

Shenstone Parish Council (SPC) wishes to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified consultant to undertake a review of the possible options for minimising carbon emissions within Shenstone and Stonnall the two rural area defined villages within the SPC boundary by determining the viability of a heat network using the aquifer that flows beneath the area.

To award a contract for the Development Manager Role to cover RIBA Stages 5&6 for the construction of a new leisure centre and associated landscaping works at Stychbrook Park. 

1.1       To award a contract to Total Swimming Ltd with a value of £646,955 for the Development Manager Role to Cover RIBA stages 5&6 for build and handover of a leisure centre and associated landscaping works at Stychbrook Park.

To award a contract for the construction of a new leisure centre and associated landscaping works at Stychbrook Park.

1.1          To award a contract to Stepnell Construction Ltd for a maximum 56-week programme of work with a value of £9,490,059 for the creation of a leisure centre and associated landscaping works at Stychbrook Park.

1.2          To confirm that a ‘Letter of Intent’ was issued to Stepnell Construction Ltd on Tuesday 13 August to the value of £750,000.00 excluding VAT, so that works could begin on the construction programme, whilst VE exercise took place, and the contract is finalised and signed.