Purpose

Approval for purchase of vehicles and equipment required to carry out the services provided by the Environment Department

Decision

Cabinet RESOLVED to: 

1. Approves the investment / replacement programme of the street scene vehicles and equipment as proposed by this report.
2. Delegates the decision-making function in relation to the outcome of the procurement and the contract award for the provision of vehicles and equipment to the Executive Director of Place and Economy in consultation with the Executive Director of Corporate Resources and Director of Legal and Governance.
3. Notes that a capital budget of £1.8m is included within the MTFS for 26/27 for this purpose.

Reasons for the decision

To approve  delegated authority for the Executive Director of Place and Economy in consultation with the Executive Director of Corporate Services, Director of Legal and Governance, and Cabinet Member for Environment, to authorise the award of a contracts for the purchase of vehicles and equipment relating to the delivery of street scene services. The contract award decision taken by the Executive Director Place and Economy shall be documented and authorised within specific Directors Contract Award Reports. 

Alternative options considered

3.1        The vehicles and equipment could be leased rather than purchased, this was discounted as leasing is a more expensive option for the council. 

3.2        Not to replace the vehicles and equipment.  This was discounted as street services could not be provided without the necessary vehicles and equipment.