Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/01/2026
Decision due: 5 Jan 2026 by Portfolio Holder for Heritage (except Wisbech High Street Inspire! Projects), Assets, FFL, Environmental Services, Business Premises: Health & Safety and Food Safety
Department: Assets & Projects
Contact: Mark Greenwood, Head of Property, Assets and Major Projects Email: mgreenwood@fenland.gov.uk, Kevin Gove, Principal Engineer Email: kgove@fenland.gov.uk.
Background Documents: Tender documents, evaluation and recommendation reports based on 2023 procurement and appointment exercise are availabe upon request. Schedule 1 - List of Assets Schedule 2 - Current Rate card with proposed rates for 2026/27 and 2027/28. Additional Info: BEL are the existing specialist provider appointed to remove sewage effluent from the Council's assets as detailed in Schedule 1 for three years, following their successful tendered appointment which commenced 1 April 2023. The current contract expires 31 March 2026. It is recommended that BEL remain as the Council's service provider for the coming two years, which coincides with the commencement of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) commencing on 1 April 2028. Once LGR uncertainties have been confirmed, a new tender exercise is likely to be undertaken encompassing the new authority's assets. The anticipated value of the two-year exension is expected to be in the region of £220k to £240k.
Delegated Power Being Exercised: Part 3 - Responsibilities for Functions: Tables 5, paragraph 8 authorises Cabinet Member to: "approve any action within their functional area up to between £100,001 and £500,000'.