Issue - meetings

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place)

The Cabinet considered a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) which, in accordance with the City Council’s Rules for Contracts, sought approval to a proposal to extend the existing Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) and associated Bulking and Transport contract for the final two years available.

A corresponding private report detailing confidential aspects of the proposals was also submitted to the meeting for consideration. (Minute 33 below refers)

Under the revised Waste Strategy for England 2007, the Council has a statutory obligation to make collections of the following materials from the kerbside:-

·  Paper

·  Metal

·  Plastic

·  Glass

This Contract supports the delivery of that statutory obligation.

The Contract was let in 2009 for an initial period of four years with options to extend for up to a maximum of a further six year, making a total of ten years. In 2013 and 2015, the Council extended the provision for two years. The proposed extension will expire on 6 September, 2019 and there are no further provisions to extend beyond that.

The Contract is made up of two Lots. Lot 1 is for the provision of a MRF, a specialised facility which receives, separates and prepares recyclable materials for marketing to end-user manufacturers. This lot is currently operated by Biffa Waste Services. Lot 2 is for the provision of bulking and transport of the waste to the MRF and is currently operated by Tom White Waste.

RESOLVED that the Cabinet approves an extension to both Lot 1 (Material Recycling Facility Treatment) and Lot 2 (associated bulking and transport) of the existing MRF contract for the final two years available.