Staffordshire County Council has announced Amey as preferred bidder for its innovative, new Infrastructure+ contract.

The deal is the first of its kind in the market, and will see Amey manage and maintain the county's highways infrastructure, but also allows the council to add a much wider range of local services into the collaborative partnership. Other local authorities in the region may also be given the option of joining.

Staffordshire County Council will now work together with Amey over the coming months to agree the final scope of the partnership. Through the partnership, Amey will invest in the community by creating jobs, working with local suppliers and providing training opportunities; while state-of-the-art technology will be introduced to ensure activities are prioritised to meet local needs – all with the aim of providing effective services for Staffordshire’s residents.

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This industry pathfinder partnership will initially run for 10 years with the option of extending for a further ten, will be worth up to £80 million per annum. The final value however is dependent on the final scope of the partnership.

Mel Ewell, Chief Executive for Amey, said: "We 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."

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