Issue details
Local Broadband Plan - Procurement and options for intervention
To approve the process for awarding contract.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Effects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Open/Exempt: Open;
Decision due: 4 December 2012 by EXECUTIVE
Date Comment: 03/11/12
Comment: Comments by 03/11/12 to Contact Officer:
Lead member: Health - Executive Member
Lead director: Director of Sustainable Communities
Contact: James Cushing, Head of Investment Email: james.cushing@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk Tel: 0300 300 4984 james.cushing@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk Tel: 0300 300 4984.
Consultation process
An online broadband survey has been running since February 2012. This has been widely promoted (including through the Parish Council network) and the results used in developing the Local Broadband Plan and local priorities.
A formal market consultation will also be undertaken (likely in August/September) to comply with EU state aid requirements.
Decisions
Agenda items
- 04/12/2012 - EXECUTIVE Local Broadband Plan - Procurement and Options for Intervention 04/12/2012
Documents
- The adopted Joint Local Broadband Plan and the Council's Broadband Plan www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/local-business/business-information-and-advice/broadband.aspx set the context for intervention.