The Deputy Chief Executive/Director of Finance reported upon the award of a contract to PHS Datashred, under the scheme of delegation, for the secure disposal of confidential waste. The contract commenced on 1 November 2011 for a period of three years, with an option for two further extensions, each for up to one year and he reported that a full tender process had been conducted in accordance with the European Union regulations under the restricted procedure. The Director outlined the scope of the contract and indicated that the results of the evaluation of tenders were contained within an exempt report (see minute 88 post), which was not for publication as it contained commercially sensitive information.

Resolved – That the award of the contract for the Secure Disposal of Confidential Waste to the highest scoring tenderer, be noted.