Decisions

7 sites have been identified for housing development opportunities (see ORDS sheet in delegated report).
Planning approval for new housing has been achieved on all of the sites.
The intention is to demolish ahead of appointing the new build contractors all to ensure firstly they are emptied in good time for development and that they do not attract anti-social behaviour whilst the new build contractors are being procured.

To approve the appointment of the Principal Contractor ‘Westway Group Ltd’ to demolish structures ready for housing development.

The Council are looking to purchase 32 Light Commercial Vehicles (Vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of no more than 4.5 metric tonnes) over the next 4 years:
21-22 – 19 LCVs (these are likely to roll in 22-23 due to current lead times)
22-23 – 6 LCVs
24-25 – 2 LCVs
25-26 – 5 LCVs
Over the last few years, the Council have been looking to standardise the fleet which brings a number of benefits including familiarity of vehicles, reduced parts inventory and closer relationships with manufacturers and dealerships. The Council have already awarded long term agreements for refuse vehicles and sweepers and are now looking to extend this to the purchase of Light Commercial Vehicles.
The Council have looked at a number of procurement options and have identified the TPPL Framework Agreement which is a framework that covers fleet requirements from passenger vehicles up to 12.5t Commercial Vehicles. Lot 2 of the agreement covers Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles up to 12.5t and includes 20 suppliers and main dealerships.
As part of the framework tender process, bidders were evaluated on 70% cost and 30% quality. Successful companies were then ranked on the agreement from 1-20. Ford are current ranked number 1 meaning the Council are able to carry out a direct award appointment without the need to go through a lengthy tender process.
The Council’s Transport Manager has also held a number of discussions with Ford and he is satisfied that Ford can supply vehicles to our requirements over the next 4 years.
On this basis, the Council will carry out the direct award on the framework agreement to Ford.

To award a contract to Ford for the supply of Light Commercial Vehicles for the next 4 years.

The Council are looking to purchase 32 Light Commercial Vehicles (Vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of no more than 4.5 metric tonnes) over the next 4 years:
21-22 – 19 LCVs (these are likely to roll in 22-23 due to current lead times)
22-23 – 6 LCVs
24-25 – 2 LCVs
25-26 – 5 LCVs

To award a contract to Ford for the supply of Light Commercial Vehicles for the next 4 years.

The Council’s Environmental and Community Protection department is increasingly involved in the time-consuming management of more complex and wide ranging environmental cases such as fly tipping, commercial waste, illegal burning and abandoned vehicles. This doesn’t leave sufficient resources for a sustained high visibility presence on observational offences such as Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO) and littering enforcement that is required to effect ongoing behavioural change.
In November 2020, the Council obtained approval to enter into a short term pilot contract with a specialist contractor to deliver Public Spaces Protection Order and Littering Enforcement in the borough.
The Council have carried out an open market tender process which has been advertised on both the local and national portal. Bidders were evaluated against previous experience, service delivery and costs and out of the 4 tenders received, District Enforcement Ltd scored highest by demonstrating their experience and ability to deliver the contract to a high standard.
This contract is for 12 months however there is an option to extend the agreement for a further 4 years. As part of the 12 months, the Council will obtain management information to support the decision on whether to continue with the contract or not.

To award a 12 month contract to District Enforcement Ltd for Public Spaces Protection Orders and Littering Enforcement.