Anticipated reasons for restriction

Southampton Guildhall

by virtue of paragraph number 3,7 of the Council's Access to information Procedure Rules

Explanation of Reasons

Reason restricted justification

This report is not for publication by virtue of categories 3 (financial and business affairs), and 7A (obligation of confidentiality) of paragraph 10.4 of the Council's Access to Information Procedure Rules, as contained in the Council's Constitution.
It is not in the public interest to disclose this information as the report contains confidential and commercially sensitive information in relation to one of the Council’s suppliers. It would prejudice the Council’s ability to operate in a commercial environment and obtain best value in contract negotiations and would prejudice the Council’s commercial relationships with third parties if they believed the Council would not honour obligations of confidentiality.