Decision details

The request to procure the new Environmental Services & Highways Contract for the delivery of the services including waste collection, street cleaning, green estate and Highways. There will also be an explanation of the outcomes of the commissioning process, soft market testing and the preferred contract vehicle and services scope. 

(a)  That the Council commence procurement of the Environmental Services contract, Infrastructure contract and Professional Services contract, noting the Cabinet’s desire to keep open the option of a single contractor for all or multiple contracts.

(b)  That the Public Realm Strategy, attached at Appendix A to the report, and the completion of the commissioning process for the Environmental Services Contract be approved.

(c)  That the service budgets be brought together from 2016/17 following consultation with the relevant Commissioners.

(d)  That the Member Engagement Plan be circulated and that a further report be considered by the Cabinet at the next key milestone of the procurement process to finalise the shape and specification of the contract(s).