Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommmend Forward to Council

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 12, 2025

Purpose: Following the National Waste Strategy there is a requirement to introduce a food waste collection service. This report seeks approval for the procurement process and delegation of the contract award.

Content: Exempt Paragraph 3 – Information relating to financial and business affairs of any particular person (including the Authority holding that information) RESOLVED That the Cabinet: a)        approves the appointment of Bidder A, for the supply of 5 new food waste collection vehicles which will come into operation from 1 April 2026, following a procurement exercise. b)        delegates the negotiation, approval and completion of all relevant documentation, including contract and legal paperwork, to the Head of Major Projects and Commercial Services, in consultation with the Head of Governance, People and Performance. (Generic Delegations 2 & 3 will be used to enact this recommendation) Reasons for the Recommendations The recommendations will enable compliance with the Environment Act (2021) requirement to introduce a separate weekly food waste collection by April 2026. The introduction of separate weekly food waste along with the move to alternate weekly residual waste collection is projected to reduce carbon emissions from collection and disposal of waste by 35%. The recommendations therefore also support the Council’s aim of achieving a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030.  Following the procurement process, Bidder A has submitted the most advantageous tender and is therefore recommended for appointment.