Cambridge City Council

Record of Executive Decision

JOINT MATERIALS RECYCLING FACILITY SERVICES CONTRACT

Decision of: Councillor Moore, Executive Councillor, Climate Action and Environment

Reference: 23/URGENCY/E&C/13

Date of decision: 10/07/23               Date Published on website: 10/07/23

Decision Type:  Key

Matters for Decision:

To agree that the Council is committed to the procurement and appointment of one or more Contractors, to deliver the joint Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) services for bulking, sorting, onward processing and sale of recyclable materials for all RECAP participating partners. To agree delegation to the Head of Shared Waste, GCSWS for the authorisation of the final Invitation to Tender (ITT), to award the contract, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder.

Why the Decision had to be made (and any alternative options):

Prior to publishing the procurement advert, the Councils participating in the joint procurement exercise are requested to authorise and show their commitment to the procurement of the joint Materials Recycling Facilities (MRF) services for bulking, sorting and onward processing and sale of recycling materials.

The Executive Councillor’s decision:

To proceed with full commitment to the procurement exercise.

Reason for the decision:

Participating in the joint procurement exercise is likely to secure a more economically advantageous contract for the Council.

Scrutiny Consideration: The Chair and Spokespersons of the Environment and Community Services Scrutiny Committee were consulted prior to the action being authorised.

Report: GCSWS Mixed Recycling Procurement June 2023 Cambridge City

Conflict of interest: None.

Comments: No comments were received from Councillors.

Report: Document GCSWS Mixed Recycling Procurement June 2023_Cambridge City Council_ 230623