​FOI Reference: FOI/2022/3959

You asked

Confidential Waste Destruction Contract

The details I require are:

  1. Has confidential waste been procured via tender or framework or another means?
  2. If a framework, could you confirm the name of the framework please?
  3. Actual contract values of each framework/contract (& any sub lots)?
  4. Start date & duration of contract?
  5. Is there an extension clause in the framework(s)/contract(s) and, if so, the duration of the extension?
  6. Has a decision been made yet on whether the framework(s)/contract(s) are being either extended or renewed?
  7. Who is the procurement officer responsible for this contract and could you provide their email address and phone number please?
  8. Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for this contract and could you provide their email address and phone number please?
  9. Who is the current supplier?
  10. If your current supplier is a Facilities Management/Waste/Cleaning Company, which sub-contractor services your organisation?

We said

Thank you for your request.

Please find your questions and respective answers below:

1) Has confidential waste been procured via tender or framework, or another means?

Confidential waste destruction is part of our FM contract, procured via framework.

2) If a framework, could you confirm the name of the framework please?

RM1056 – Facilities Management Services Framework Agreement.

3) Actual contract values of each framework/contract (& any sub lots)?

Total value of FM contract includes confidential waste destruction but is inclusive of total contract value. Total contract value of £12,301,930.00.

4) Start date & duration of contract?

FM Contract that includes confidential waste destruction. Contract dates are as follows:

01/10/2016 - 30/09/2023

5) Is there an extension clause in the framework(s)/contract(s) and, if so, the duration of the extension?

Yes – provision to extend the service period to a total of 7 years including the initial term has been taken. The contract will end on 30/9/2023.

6) Has a decision been made yet on whether the framework(s)/contract(s) are being either extended or renewed?

Contract will be renewed for a contract start date of 1/10/2023.

This activity has not yet commenced.

7) Who is the procurement officer responsible for this contract and could you provide their email address and phone number please?

Names and job titles of members of staff are personal data and are therefore withheld under Section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA).

8) Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for this contract and could you provide their email address and phone number please?

Names and job titles of members of staff are personal data and are therefore withheld under Section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA).

9) Who is the current supplier?

Vinci Construction UK Limited

10) If your current supplier is a Facilities Management/Waste/Cleaning Company, which sub-contractor services your organisation?

The responsibility for confidential waste is held by Vinci, no sub-contractor is used for this requirement.