FOI request (FOIR-593158689)

Recycling - Paper and Cardboard

Requested Wed 06 March 2024
Responded Thu 14 March 2024

Under the Freedom of Information Act, I would like to request the following information regarding paper and cardboard recycling in your borough:

1. What are the contractual performance KPI's for this contract?

2. Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/contract and were successful and not successful at the PQQ and ITT stages.

3. Who is the current supplier?

4. Actual spend on this contract/framework (and any sub lots), from the start of the contract to the current date.

5. Are there any processing facilities or MRFs utilised within the contract if so what the names and addresses?

6. How is your fibre processed (baled or loose)?

7. Where is the end destination of the fibre?

8. What is your current collection method (dual stream, single source, kerbside sort or comingled)?

9. What tonnage per year do you produce by fibre grade?

10. Start date and duration of framework/contract?

11. Could you please provide a copy of the service/product specification given to all bidders for when this contract was last advertised?

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

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

14. Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for this contract?

15. Are there any plans to change the existing service?

Response

Hastings Borough Council is only a waste collection authority. We are not a waste disposal authority and so we do not hold this information.

East Sussex County Council is the waste disposal authority for our area, please visit their website for further information:

https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk

Biffa is our contractor. The contract runs to July 2026 and an extension is currently being discussed.

Biffa collects from domestic residents only, weekly and fortnightly depending on location. It is a co-mingled collection.