1. That an exemption to contract procedure rules (CPR) be approved in accordance with paragraph 41 of the CPR in the council’s constitution.
2. That an extension of the existing waste contract with BIFFA until 31st January 2021 be approved due to supply chain delays in provision of new vehicles due to Covid 19.
3. That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director (Services), in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Service Quality and Transformation and the Service Lead – Legal, to negotiate, prepare and enter into final documentation to complete the extension and later commencement date of the new contract.
4. That £150,000 of the savings resulting from this decision be used to further support the implementation of the improved Garden Waste service.