Decision details

The extension of the existing waste and recycling collection contract (less exempt appendix)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

1.      That an extension of council’s existing waste and recycling collection contract with Biffa be approved, in line with the extension provisions contained within the current contract, (CAB3202 November 2019) for a period of eight years, which is compliant with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

2.      That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director, in consultation with the Director of Finance and Director of Legal, to finalise the contract extension and secure the necessary provisions to ensure the Council can fully comply with the national Simpler Recycling programme. 

 

3.      That in light of the local government reorganisation, a clause into the existing contract be included allowing the novation of the existing contract to a new organisation, and to ensure that any contact extension allows the same.

Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Campbell Williams, Service Lead - Environmental Services Email: cawilliams@winchester.gov.uk.

Report author: Campbell Williams

Publication date: 12/03/2026

Date of decision: 12/03/2026

Decided at meeting: 12/03/2026 - Cabinet

Date comes into force if not called in: 20/03/2026

Call-in deadline date: 19/03/2026

Current call-in Count: 0

Accompanying Documents:

 

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