Decision details

The Executive will be asked to consider proposals relating to the procurement of these contracts

Received a report from the Corporate Director of Customer Services concerning proposals for tendering the provision of Fleet Vehicles, Plant Hire and Associated Services.

Agreed, in order to assist the Council to achieve all of its Community Priorities,

  (i)  That based on the outcome of the fleet procurement process and market testing, the maintenance of the council vehicle fleet and associated plant is outsourced to a third party organisation, using the council facilities at Frizlands Depot and transferring 10 affected staff to the service provider under TUPE arrangements.

  (ii)  That the Council engage in contract discussion with the three short-listed third party organisations to establish the optimum provider based on the evaluation criteria.

  (iii)  That the final decision regarding appointment of the preferred supplier is delegated to the Corporate Director of Customer Service and the Corporate Director of Resources.