Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations for the purchase of the vehicles were approved.
summary: The decision at stake is the purchase of 2 fly tipping/litter picking vehicles for approximately £84,000.
topline: The Director of Communities has decided to approve the purchase of 2 fly tipping/litter picking vehicles.
reason_contentious: This issue is not contentious as it involves the routine replacement of old vehicles with new ones.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council staff responsible for fly tipping/litter picking"]
contentiousness_score: 0
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://horsham.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=765
Decision Maker: Director of Communities ([email protected])
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: To approve the purchase of 2 x fly tipping / litter picking vehicles, both medium sized vans with cage bodies. To approve the award of the required purchase contracts to the supplier selected pursuant to the relevant framework agreement (‘the contracts’). Cost being approximately £84,000. To finalise the terms and conditions of and enter into the contracts in consultation with the Head of Legal and Democratic Services. The existing vehicles are now due for replacement as they are 7 years old and have come to the end of their useful economic life. The cost of the two vehicles is below £100,000. Purchasing second-hand diesel / HVO vehicles has been explored but no suitable vehicles are available. The Council is also unsure of how reliable second-hand vehicles will be. Purchasing electric vans has been considered but as these are limited in range and there is limited charging infrastructure available outside of the Depot, this would not provide flexibility. Purchasing new diesel / HVO vehicles will give flexibility to the team to allow for the extended trips required on occasions for clearing fly tipping. Hiring vans at a cost of £390 per week per vehicle was rejected on cost grounds. None.
Date of Decision: July 14, 2025