Decision details

a)    Agreed that delegated authority be given to the Executive Member for Highways, Travel and Assets, in consultation with Executive Director of Place & Economy and the Executive Director for Finance, to commence and conclude a procurement process to identify a preferred bidder and enter into the legal agreements to appoint a preferred bidder for the provision of services relating to the treatment of collected organic garden waste.

Reasons for Decisions:-

·         The recommended course of action is the most cost-effective and enables the NNC to make informed decisions regarding its medium-term financial planning.

·         This option ensures the authority has a legally procured, compliant processor which demonstrates best value in respect of the treatment of NNC’s organic garden waste.

Alternative Options Considered:-

·          Extending or modifying the existing contracts. This is not possible as the existing contractual arrangements do not have enough scope to include additional material yield from this activity.

·          Do nothing – This is not possible as it leaves the Council open to challenge and increases the risk that the Council will be left with either an unaffordable outlet, or limitations to the avenues for disposal of the material.