Agenda item

Note – Please note that Essential Reference Papers B – E are enclosed for Members only as they contain exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

That (A) approval be provided to award the Waste Collection and Street Cleansing (Lot 1) Contract based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender;

(B)     subject to recommendation (A), it be agreed that North Herts District Council are authorised to issue notification of intention to award and subsequently award the Lot 1 contract to the bidder upon conclusion of the standstill period on behalf of East Herts Council;

(C)    options for the contract and recommendations as described in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of the report submitted, be approved;

(D)    the Executive note that the request to fund vehicles previously agreed in principle by Council through capital funding is no longer required;

(E)     delegated authority be given to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Executive Member for Environment and Public Space to accept the MEAT for Lot 2;

(F)     subject to recommendation (F), it be agreed that North Herts District Council is authorised to issue notification of intention to award and subsequently award the Lot 2 contract to the bidder upon conclusion of the standstill period on behalf of East Herts Council; and

(G)    in principle, a change in the way that materials are collected, from separated paper to separated glass, be approved if this provides material financial savings.