At its meeting on 14 November 2025 Cabinet approved the award of the Council’s waste contract from April 2026 onwards including putting in place the necessary budget to fund the service and associated capital costs. The contract includes the collection of additional dry recyclable material via 55 litre kerbside boxes that must be purchased directly by the Council, along with the lids, for the contractor to deliver to residents during September 2026.
The purchase of the containers is to be made by making a direct contract award via the ESPO framework. Using a framework means that value for money is assured and the supplier has in this instance provided a further small discount on the framework price.
The total price is £443,100 including delivery to a location in Clacton. This price is within the sum anticipated for this purchase when the additional budget for the service was set.