Decision details

Recommendation approved

Reasons for recommendation

A successful tender exercise has been completed in compliance with procurement rules.

The successful bid provides the best value option for the council.

The successful bid are a leading supplier of waste collection vehicles and there is confidence in their product and service.

Other options considered and rejected

To not procure food waste vehicles would place the council in a non-compliant position with regards to the introduction of food waste collections which is mandatory under new waste collection legislation and statutory guidance.

Contract hire option instead of purchase was not considered since Government New Burdens funding has been provided specifically for capital expenditure on food waste vehicles.