Decision details

To extend the Agreement for Services between Cheltenham Borough Council and Publica Group (Support) Ltd

Decision Maker: Leader

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

To extend the term of the Agreement for Services between Cheltenham Borough Council and Publica Group (Support) Ltd for a further four years to cover the period 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2030.

Reasons for the decision:

The Council is required to serve formal written notice that it wishes to extend the contract. This decision notice provides the relevant authority to extend the contract. Please see attached report.

Alternative options considered:

No alternative options were considered. The quality of services delivered by Publica Group (Support) Ltd is good and, in light of the proposed local government reorganisation, the option of terminating the contract at this time was not considered a viable option.

Declarations: None.

Contact: Gareth Edmundson, Chief Executive Email: [email protected].

Publication date: 11/12/2025

Date of decision: 11/12/2025

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