Decision details

The Portfolio Holder for Public Protection and Enforcement noted the history and annual contract value of the contract with SDK Ltd and agreed to the extension of the both the Stray Dog Service (Lot 1) and the Pest Control Service (Lot 2) as supported by the business case  in the relevant report outlined at 5.1 (Lot 1) and 9.1 (Lot 2), and in accordance with Contract Procurement Rule (CPR) 23.7.3 as outlined in paragraph 17.2 to 31^st January 2023.

The provision of a Stray Dog Service and a Pest Control Service was a statutory requirement. As approval was being sought to utilise the final year extension option (to extend the contract to 31^st January 2023), the cumulative spend for this proposed extension is likely to exceed £100K, as such, Member approval is required.

The Portfolio Holder took into consideration the following when approving the contract extension:

·  The service was already in place, the service provided was of a high standard and represented value for money.

·  The costs of the service had been budgeted for.

·  Residents would continue to benefit from a 24-hour collection service which was commensurate with that offered by most neighbouring Councils.

·  This presented the lowest risk; and the solution most likely to deliver the best commercial and sustainable outcome for LB Bromley.