Decision details

The Board considered a report on a West London approach to inward investment. 

The Board noted that report should have contained an additional bullet point at section 8.4.1 (Legal and Constitutional References) as follows:

“A Lead Authority from amongst the Participating Boroughs will have to take charge of the tendering exercise with a view to entering into a contract with the successful bidder to provide the required service as the Joint Committee is not in itself a legal entity which can enter into contracts.”

The Board were also requested to note that section 4.4 of the report was incorrect as provider selection would be in accordance with the contract procedure rules in force at the borough carrying out the tender exercise.

RESOLVED that the West London Economic Prosperity Board:

1.         Agree the draft specification contained within Appendix 1 for a West London inward investment function.

2.         Agree to commence a tendering exercise for a West London inward investment function over Spring and Summer 2017.

3.         Note that it is expected that the tender exercise will take three to four months and that the service will be in place by Autumn 2017.