By virtue of paragraph(s) 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.
Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).
An appendix to the report is exempt as it contains financial information and, having regard to all the circumstances, it is not in the public interest to disclose this information because it is commercially sensitive and may impact the tender process and the council’s ability to secure best value services.