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Executive Summary

This report outlines the requirement to commence the procurement process for new vehicles, caddies and bins for the collection of food waste across the District.

This is to be delivered by Serco on behalf of the Council.

Options considered

Procurement of the vehicles, caddies and bins with delegated authority for the Director of Communities to award contracts as necessary provided the costs are within the allocated budget.

Commence procurement of the vehicles, caddies   and bins but with approval from Cabinet once procurement process has been completed. This option is not recommended as the delay may result in vehicle orders being pushed back further in the supply chain resulting in a further delay in implementing the new service.

Not to progress the procurement of vehicles or equipment associated with the delivery of a food waste service. This option is not recommended as it is in breach of the legislation and could result in legal action being taken against the Council.

Consultation(s)

Not applicable

Recommendations

To give delegated authority to the Corporate Director of Communities and The Section 151 officer (in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for IT Environmental and Waste Services and the Portfolio Holder Finance, Estates and Property Services) to pursue the procurement of Vehicles and equipment required to deliver a separate weekly food waste collection service in the area of North Norfolk District Council.

Reasons for recommendations

To ensure compliance with the introduction of a new legislation

Background papers

None

Wards affected

All

Cabinet member(s)

Cllr C Ringer

Contact Officer

Emily Capps – Assistant Director Environmental and Leisure Services – 01263 516274