The initial 10-year deal will see Amey maintaining the council鈥檚 6,000km of highways and delivering major schemes. The contract includes street lighting, rights of way and country park maintenance.
Staffordshire County Council will retain 60% control in the partnership. The deal is described as "the first of its kind in the market". It will see Amey manage and maintain the county鈥檚 highways infrastructure but also allows the council to add other local services into the partnership. Other local authorities in the region may also be given the option of joining.
The contract award has yet to be ratified by the council鈥檚 cabinet, which is expected next month. Contract value is expected to be up to 拢80m per year although the final value however is dependent on the final scope of the partnership. There is provision to extend for a further ten years subject to meeting performance criteria.
Amey acquired Enterprise, the council鈥檚 current provider for maintenance, in April 2013.
Amey chief executive Mel Ewell said: 鈥淲e are delighted to have been announced as the preferred bidder for this pioneering partnership with Staffordshire County Council. This is a unique opportunity to work with a progressive council to develop a relationship that will enhance services for the people of Staffordshire. We will place a strong focus on supporting and investing in the local community for many years to come, to promote prosperity and skills across the county.鈥�
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