Explanatory Note
(This note is not part of the Order)
Under Part I of the Local Government Act 1988, work falling within certain defined activities may (as provided in regulations made by the Secretary of State under section 6 of the Act) be carried out by defined authorities only if it has previously been put out to tender.
Article 2 of this Order amends the Act to add to the existing defined activities—
(a)supervision of parking;
(b)management of vehicles;
(c)security work;
(d)legal services.
Article 3 makes supplementary provision and article 4 makes transitional provision in relation to works contracts.