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.