Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 24, 2025

Purpose: To approve the procurement of a replacement provider for the bulking and transfer of Fenland’s domestic and commercial mixed dry recycling.   To delegate this procurement, with portfolio holder oversight, to the relevant director through a local tender process.

Content: AGREED to:   ·         Commit the procurement and appointment of one or more contractors to deliver services for bulking and transfer of Fenland’s collected municipal mixed dry recycling materials.   ·         Delegate to the Corporate Director and Section 151 Officer for the authorisation of the final Invitation to Tender (ITT), and to award the contract, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, after considering possible sharing of facilities and/or contractors with neighbouring Councils which are likely to form part of the same Unitary Authority in Fenland after Local Government Reorganisation.   ·         Allow authority for the Corporate Director and Section 151 Officer, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, in tandem with the tender process to explore the provision of this contract through agreement with the County Council at their March Transfer Station, operated by Thalia, where this is financially advantageous and contractually practicable.   ·         To note that should a suitable contractor and/or facilities not be forthcoming, then it may be necessary for the Council to pursue the construction of a suitable solution for our own operation, or to discuss possible sharing of facilities with neighbouring Councils which are likely to form part of the same Unitary Authority in Fenland after Local Government Reorganisation.