Decision details

RESOLVED that:

(1)  the Options Appraisal and Best Value Review is received and noted

(2)  the option to commence a formal procurement on the open market is not taken forward for the reasons set out in 2.0.6 through 2.0.9 of the Options Appraisal and Best Value Review, in line with Cabinet Resolution (6) of 15 July 2020

(3)  the option to bring services back in-house is not taken forward for the reasons set out in 2.0.10 of the Options Appraisal and Best Value Review and elsewhere in this report

(4)  the option to extend the Amey contract is either;

(a)   Not taken forward for the reasons set out in this report and 2.0.14 of the Options Appraisal and Best Value Review, or

(b)   A decision is deferred until 31 January 2021 at the latest to provide the opportunity for an offer to be finalised by the new owners

(5)  the option to have the services delivered by Ubico from 1 April 2022 is maintained as a preferred option, subject to further developing and refining of the detailed cost model and mobilisation plan

(6)  a full financial and legal appraisal of the remaining model(s) is undertaken

(7)  delegated authority be given to the Corporate Director (after consultation with the Cabinet Lead for the Environment) to implement these decisions.