Issue - meetings

This report seeks approval for the award of a four year contract with two possible one year extensions for the provision of Parking CCTV camera, equipment and software maintenance services (for both existing and new) and the supply of new cameras & associated software. The award of the contract will facilitate the continued enforcement of Parking and Moving Traffic Contraventions, including; banned turns, one-way systems, yellow box junctions, bus clearways & bus lanes, school keep clears, weight restrictions and pedestrian only zones (school streets).

In addition, this report sets out the proposal to continue to improve the parking and on road CCTV infrastructure in the Borough to enable the Council to deliver its objectives within its Long-Term Transport Strategy (LTTS).

Cabinet RESOLVED having noted the exempt appendix circulated as part of the report and benefits of using CCTV cameras for the effective enforcement of parking and traffic contraventions alongside the benefits to the Council in terms of meeting its associated strategic objectives:

(1)      To approve the award of a four-year contract with two possible one-year extensions for the goods and services detailed above to DSSL Group Limited to a value of up to £9,746,610 following the conclusion of a tender process via an ESPO framework, to commence on 1^st November 2024.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 22 July 24

In Councillor Krupa Sheth’s (Cabinet Member for Environment & Enforcement) absence, Councillor Muhammed Butt (as Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing) introduced a report which sought approval for the award of contracts for the provision of Parking CCTV camera equipment and software services and the supply of new cameras and associated software. In introducing the report, members noted the scope of contract in relation to continued enforcement of parking and moving traffic contraventions alongside the proposed improvements to parking and on road CCTV infrastructure to support delivery of the Council’s Long Term Transport Strategy and traffic management across the borough.

In welcoming the report, Cabinet emphasised the positive impact that the use of CCTV was having in relation to Safer School Streets with members also commending the wider engagement with residents on the approach being taken towards the changes in parking and traffic enforcement activity.

In concluding the discussion, Cabinet were also keen to highlight and support the positive impact the contract would have in relation to the social value benefits identified and in addressing climate action across Brent through encouraging more active modes of travel.

Having considered and noted the exempt information contained within the appendix of the report, Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)    To note the benefits of using CCTV cameras for the effective enforcement of parking and traffic contraventions and in terms of meeting the Council’s strategic objectives.

(2)    To approve the award of a four-year contract with the option for 2 one-year extensions for the goods and services detailed within the report to DSSL Group Limited to a value of up to £9,746,610 following the conclusion of a tender process via an ESPO framework, to commence on 1 November 2024.