Four bidders remain in the race to become a key partner with
Peterborough City Council in providing a range of operational
services, including refuse and recycling collections, street
cleansing and grounds maintenance.
Following an evaluation of initial outline proposals the firms –
Amey, Enterprise, HW Martin and Veolia – will now develop their
detailed plans for the city council to consider.
From the detailed plans, the city council will shortlist at
least two of bidders to submit final tenders later this year with a
view to a preferred partner being selected in early 2011. It
is expected the partnership will commence in around April 2011.
Councillor Matthew Lee, deputy leader of the council,
said: “We have been delighted with the industry’s strong
interest in our proposals. We now look forward to working
closely with our potential partners in the intensive dialogue stage
to refine and consolidate our wishes to progress towards a
partnership that ensures we continue to improve our services and
offer value for money to our residents.”
Staff and union representatives have been fully briefed
throughout the process. All employees whose jobs will
transfer under the proposals will have their employment terms
protected under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of
Employment) Regulations. Those employees who are active
members of the Local Government Pension Scheme at the time of
transfer will have their pension rights protected under a
nationally recognised process granting ‘admitted body’
status.
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