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Collection and Disposal of Sharps - Waiving of Procurement Rules

Meeting: 05/07/2016 - Cabinet (Item 18)

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This report seeks approval to waive the procurement rules set out in the Council’s Procurement Manual in relation to the provision of a service to collect and dispose of sharps produced as a result of clinical waste.

 

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will grant an exemption from the Council’s procurement rules and will approve the implementation of Option 4 as set out in the paragraph 1.9 of the report.

Minutes:

The subject of the decision:

 

This report sought approval to waive the procurement rules set out in the Council’s Procurement Manual in relation to the provision of a service to collect and dispose of sharps produced as a result of clinical waste.

 

Alternative options considered:

 

There were four options considered which were as set out in the report.

 

The reason for the decision:

 

The authority was legally obliged to provide this service as detailed within the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Cabinet was satisfied that Option 4 was best value for money.

 

THE DECISION:

 

That an exemption from the Council’s procurement rules be granted and the implementation of Option 4 as set out at paragraph 1.9 of the report be approved.