Decision details

ARGYLL AIR SERVICES PSO TENDER

Decision Maker: Policy and Resources Committee

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decisions:

The Committee gave consideration to a report in relation to the contract for the provision of air services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree.

 

Decision

 

The Policy and Resources Committee –

 

1.    Agreed to retendering the Argyll Air Services PSO Contract, applying the minimum timescale possible, within the rules under the EC which apply to PSO Air Services.

 

2.    Noted that it is not legally possible to extend the existing air services contract with the provision of the indemnities requested by the provider.

 

3.    Noted that a further update would be provided as soon as practicable after the conclusion of the procurement exercise.

 

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services dated February 2019, submitted)

Publication date: 18/02/2019

Date of decision: 14/02/2019

Decided at meeting: 14/02/2019 - Policy and Resources Committee