Issue - meetings

The Executive are asked to consider report E/22/17 which summarises the business case for new operating model for waste services for North Yorkshire and the contract succession strategy for Selby District Council as a key decision in delivering the new model.

The Lead Executive Member for Health and Culturepresented the report which summarised the business case for new operating model for waste services for North Yorkshire, and the contract succession strategy for Selby District Council as a key decision in delivering the new model.

The current Environmental Services contract was procured in 2008 and commenced October 2009 for an initial period of 7.5 years. After taking up the 7-year extension the contract was due to expire on 31 March 2024. Contract expiry was 12 months after vesting day for North Yorkshire but a decision regarding a contract succession was required a minimum of 18 months prior to contract expiry. The contract included a contract notice period of 18 months to allow a smooth exit plan and mobilisation plan for the new provider. Therefore, a contract termination notice could be served in October 2022 and to instigate exit planning and mobilisation planning to ensure a smooth service transfer.

Members noted that the waste vehicles were, and would continue to be, owned by the Council.

The Executive acknowledged that due to circumstances there was no alterative option that could be taken by the Council; the decision to be taken was no reflection on the performance of the current contractors, whose service delivery had been very good and ensured that Selby District’s collection rates were above any others in the county.

Members accepted that following LGR there were likely to be charges for green waste collection going forward.

The Executive Member for Health and Culture commended the report.

RESOLVED:

The Executive agreed not to re-procure a replacement contract for Selby and serve any necessary contract notices in accordance with contractual terms to ensure a smooth service transfer to North Yorkshire from 1April 2024. 

REASON FOR DECISION:

The majority of services provided under the current contract were statutory services and as such Selby District Council (North Yorkshire Council) required an approved robust contract succession plan that supported the business case for a new operating model for waste services for North Yorkshire.