(a)          Decision(s)

That the tender submitted in the sum of £3,861,000 be accepted and the officers be authorised to proceed with the fleet procurement programme.

(b)          Reason(s) for Decision(s)

To proceed with the procurement and acquisition in accordance with the Council’s decision.  (Details of the costings were submitted as part of the confidential Cabinet agenda).

(c)        Alternative Options Considered

None as such.  The decision to procure a new waste vehicle fleet has been approved by the Council.  This is the next step in the implementation of this decision.

(d)       Relevant Scrutiny Committee

Finance and Services.

(e)        Conflicts of Interest / Dispensation(s)

None.