Decision details

The Waste and Cleansing department have the requirement for wheeled bins to service both residential communal properties in the borough of Ipswich and trade Wastesaver customers. The wheeled bins are 360 ltr black (residual) and blue (recycling).

After engagement and market research had been undertaken the ESPO framework for wheeled bins was deemed the most suitable framework to use.

There are various suppliers on the ESPO framework for wheeled bins which supplies most councils across the UK. Looking at the volumes required we have managed to increase the quantities in order to satisfy the suppliers on ESPO and get a better price than we have previously had.

We will be undertaking a full open procurement within the next 12 months for a longer term including all waste containers for the waste and cleansing department.

To award SSI Schaefer Plastics UK Limited £16,361.60 for best price on ESPO based on volumes and specific bins while maintaining the quality.

Reason: To enable the Council to continue to supply residents and trade customers over the next 12 months while a full procurement is put in place.