Issue - meetings

The Cabinet Member for Public Realm presented a report on the procurement of new waste receptacles as part of the Council’s commitment, under its Waste Strategy 2016-2020, to reduce waste volumes, increase reuse and recycling levels and enhance operational efficiency across the Borough.

The Cabinet Member referred to the alternative procurement options that had been considered and the benefits of pursuing the preferred route via the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation framework.

Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Agree the procurement of domestic and commercial refuse and recycling bins, including refurbishment, refuse and recycling sacks / bags, via the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation Refuse and Recycling Products Framework, in accordance with the strategy set out in the report; and

(ii)  Delegate authority to the Director of My Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Public Realm and the Director of Law and Governance, to carry out the procurements and award the contract(s) to the successful bidder(s).