Bicester Town Council approves £139,000 vehicle fleet spending

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Bicester Town Council has approved spending almost £139,000 on new outdoor service vehicles despite councillor concerns.

Bicester Town Council has approved spending almost £139,000 on a new fleet of outdoor service vehicles. The purchase comprises an electric flatbed vehicle, a transit tipper and two medium-sized utility vehicles.

The vehicles are intended to replace ageing council fleet vehicles and support increasing workloads. The council said the purchase will help the authority meet its goal of achieving net zero by 2030.

During October's full council meeting, councillors raised concerns about the procurement process. Members questioned a lease estimate that did not specify annual mileage and asked why three comparable quotations had not been obtained. They also noted concerns over missing comparative quotes and lease information.

The proposal was approved, with some councillors abstaining.

How it is being reported

• Town council to spend almost £139,000 on four new service vehiclesBicester Town Council has approved the release of reserves to fund a new £139,000 fleet of outdoor service vehicles despite concerns over quotes.Oxford Mail · 22 Oct, 05:00
• Town council to spend almost £139,000 on four new service vehiclesBicester Town Council has approved the release of reserves to fund a new £139,000 fleet of outdoor service vehicles despite concerns over quotes.Oxfordshire Guardian · 22 Oct, 05:00

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