Decision Maker: Executive Board

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: June 12, 2025

Purpose: The Council, acting as a Waste Disposal Authority, is required to retender the contracts for waste disposal, recycling treatment and disposal, as both the aforementioned contracts end for June 2026. The Council has contracts with the present successful contractor, Suez UK for waste disposal, with the majority of the Council waste going to energy from waste facilities sourced by Suez UK. Similarly, Suez UK transfer the Councils recycling to a materials recycling facility for separation and processing before sending onto various outlets in the UK.

Content: RESOLVED   That the Strategic Director of Finance and Resources be authorised to initiate the recommended procurement process to conduct a tendering exercise for the waste disposal, recycling treatment and processing plus food waste treatment and processing.