Recycling of waste paper and cardboard contracts

• What are the contractual performance KPI’s for this contract?

None

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

This information is exempt from disclosure pursuant to section 41 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000on the grounds of confidentiality.  All suppliers who entered the process of inclusion did so with the expectation of confidentiality.

• Who is the current supplier?

Palm Paper

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

There is no cost to Devon County Council

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

Palm Paper Limited
Poplar Avenue, Saddlebow Industrial Estate, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3AL,

• How is your fibre processed (baled or loose)?

Loose

• Where is the end destination of the fibre?

Palm Paper Limited
Poplar Avenue, Saddlebow Industrial Estate, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3AL,

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

Devon County Council does not provide a recycling collection service.

• What tonnage per year do you produce by fibre grade?

News and pams – 4,260t 22/23

• Start date & duration of framework/contract?

The initial term for this Contract was 1st April 2019 until 31st March 2022. The Contract was extended by mutual agreement for a maximum of a further 24 months, from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2024 (inclusive).

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

Specification document can be viewed:

Specification

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

Yes, 24 months

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

The contract will go out to tender later this year

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

Personal information is exempt from disclosure pursuant to section 40 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.   However, all tender information is available on the Supplying the Southwest portal

• Are there any plans to change the existing service?

No, other than to re-tender