Minute No. 320 (Cabinet Book 3, Agenda Item No. 11 refers)

Referred direct by Cabinet

The Committee considered Minute 320 of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 29 September 2022, which had been referred directly to the Committee for scrutiny, together with a report of the Interim Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and Environment) setting out options for the procurement of the Council’s stray dog service.

Resolved:

That the following decisions of the Cabinet be noted:

“1. That the contents of the submitted report be noted.

2. That the feasibility of South Essex Property (SEPS) providing the Acceptance Point element of the service proposed under option 5 as detailed in the report (paragraph 4.5 refers), be explored and that subject to the outcome of satisfactory negotiations, authorised the Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and Environment) to make a direct award of this service to SEPS.  The kennelling service to be then put out to tender.

3. That in the event a direct award is not made to SEPS, then the service (Acceptance Point/Kennelling) be put out to tender on the basis of options 3 and 4 as detailed in the report (paragraphs 4.3 and 4.4 refers).”

Note: This is an Executive Function

Cabinet Member: Councillor M Terry

The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and Environment) setting out the options for the procurement of the stray dog service.

Resolved:

1. That the contents of the submitted report be noted.

2. That the feasibility of South Essex Property (SEPS) providing the Acceptance Point element of the service proposed under option 5 as detailed in the report (paragraph 4.5 refers), be explored and that subject to the outcome of satisfactory negotiations, authorised the Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and Environment) to make a direct award of this service to SEPS.  The kennelling service to be then put out to tender.

3. That in the event a direct award is not made to SEPS, then the service (Acceptance Point/Kennelling) be put out to tender on the basis of options 3 and 4 as detailed in the report (paragraphs 4.3 and 4.4 refers).

Reasons for decision:

Southend-on-Sea City Council has a statutory duty to deliver a service that provides for the collection and kennelling of stray dogs. Current arrangements have lapsed, and it is necessary to re-procure the service. Option 5 as outlined in paragraph 4.7 of the report is the preferred option.

Other options:

As set out in the submitted report.

Note: This is an Executive Function

Referred direct to: Policy and Resources Scrutiny Committee

Cabinet Member: Cllr Terry

Report of Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and Environment)