Issue - meetings

Background:

The report sought Cabinet approval to extend the organic waste disposal contract for 5-years as per Medway Council’s procurement process.

It was noted that the current contract was performing well and had been written to allow the option to extend for a further 5-years to give Medway and its contractor flexibility. Extending the contract reduced procurement costs and gave stability in the waste disposal supply chain whilst the Council designed a waste strategy. All costs associated with the service were within current budgets.

An Exempt Appendix to the report contained key information in respect of finance and Whole-Life Costing.

Reasons:

Agreement of the contract extension would enable the Council to continue to deliver the kerbside organic waste collection service and meet its statutory obligations.