Purpose

To agree the strategy for the
procurement of the council's commercial fleet
vehicles. 

Decision

That:
 
1. 
The strategy outlined in this
report for the use of the framework agreements Halton Housing (2020/S110-268523, Halton Housing (2021/S 012-026456) and Crown
Commercial Services (RM6268) and any frameworks replacing them as
set out in paragraphs 51-52 to seek competitive quotes for the
provision of the council’s new commercial fleet requirements
at an indicative total value of between £14m to £22m
for a maximum period of six years be approved by the Cabinet Member
for Climate Emergency, Clean Air and Street in consultation with
the Cabinet Member for Communities, Democracy and
Finance.
 
2. 
The options to retain some of the existing fleet
through a Gateway (GW) 3 contract extension as set out in
paragraphs 27-33 be noted by the Cabinet
Member for Climate Emergency, Clean Air and Streets.