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Forward plan
Merton's Forward Plan sets out all the key decisions that are due to be taken by the council
A key decision is an Executive decision which is likely
a) to result in Merton Council incurring expenditure which is, or the making of savings which are, significant having regard to the Council’s budget for the service or function to which the decision relates; or
b) expenditure valued at £500,000 or above; or
c) to be significant in terms of its effects on communities and groups of service users living or working in an area comprising one or more wards or electoral divisions in Merton Council; or
d) to amend the agreed budget and policy framework.
19/05/2023 - Telephony Contract ref: 1507 Recommendations Approved
Decision to approve award of contract to a
telephony unified communication platform provider for a period of
up to 7 years Value anticipated £750-800k over contract
term.
This contract would replace the current Telephony contract that
provides communication platform for the council
Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision published: 19/05/2023
Effective from: 25/05/2023
Lead officer: Amy Dumitrescu
17/05/2023 - Waste and Street Cleansing Commissioning: Specification for Waste & Recycling Procurement ref: 1505 Recommendations Approved
The purpose of this paper is to highlight the
main differences and enhancements from the current Phase C, Lot 1
Waste and Recycling Contract Specification to the proposed Waste
and Recycling Contract Specification that will come into effect in
2025. The paper also outlines the associated costs for each of the
proposed waste and recycling services (including the additional
costs for any enhancements).
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 17/05/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 19/05/2023
Effective from: 25/05/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED:
That Cabinet:
A. Agreed the proposed enhancements to the waste and recycling service specification in order that the specification can be finalised for submission to the Greater London Assembly as required by the Greater London Authority Act 1999.
B. Noted the estimated costs associated with each of the proposed enhancements and agree that final costs for the agreed enhancements be allowed for in the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy from 2025/26.
C. Noted the rationale and intended benefits of each of the proposed enhancements. D. Noted that the final version of the specification for submission to the Greater London Authority will be signed off by the Executive Director for Environment, Civic Pride and Climate in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Local Environment, Green Spaces and Climate.
E. Noted the possible impacts on the collection service that will need to be accommodated due to government plans for the potential standardisation of recycling and waste collections across England, the application of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging and the adoption of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) nationally.
F. Noted that proposed enhancements to the specification for the street cleansing service will be reported to Cabinet for decision at a later date
Lead officer: John Bosley
17/05/2023 - Award of Contract for Security and Support Services ref: 1506 For Determination
Award of new security and support services
contract using ESPO Framework.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 17/05/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 19/05/2023
Effective from: 25/05/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED:
1. That Cabinet awarded a new contract to Bidder C for the provision of security and support services covering Merton’s Civic centre, Libraries, Vestry Hall and Canon’s Old House together with mobile and ad hoc security services to other corporate buildings and Leisure services events for a period of three years (3) with a potential extension of up to 12 months. The contract value is set out in Exempt Appendix.
2. That Cabinet delegated the decision to award an extension of the awarded contract to the Executive Director of Innovation & Change in consultation with the Cabinet Member, for any period up to 12 months (1 year) in accordance with CSO 27
Lead officer: Nigel Emberton