Decision details

(1)        That a pest control treatment service be provided through either a normal service contract or an alternative approach such as ”a preferred contractor” service sharing with another Council or the re-provision of an in-house service when the existing contract ends on 30 June 2011;

(2)        That a charge be imposed for all treatments in the future, including treatments for rats and cockroaches currently provided free of charge;

(3)        That, following Santia being placed in administration, the acquisition of the business by Rentokil plc be noted;

(4)        That the existing contract be novated to Rentokil plc for the remaining contract period;

(5)        That Contract Standing Orders be waived in order to enable a short term contract with Santia/Rentokil (or another provider if necessary) beyond June 2011, and if necessary with differing terms to the existing contract, to facilitate the completion of a EU procurement exercise;

(6)        That Contract Standing Orders C3(4) and C4 be waived until 30 June 2011 in order to allow, subject to continued satisfactory performance, orders to be placed for pest control services on a monthly basis with Rentokil plc on the same terms as the current contract; and

(7)        That a further report be submitted to a future meeting of the Cabinet on the outcome of the procurement exercise along with options for the setting of fees and concessions and any matters arising from the administration of Santia.