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Framework Agreement for: Waste Management Reference: BA-EFM009 Framework Duration: 15 December 2011 to 14 December 2014 (12 month option to extend). Overview of the Framework Agreement. Open to all Universities and Colleges in Scotland Appointed and pre-qualified Service Providers
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Framework Agreement for: Waste ManagementReference: BA-EFM009Framework Duration:15 December 2011 to 14 December 2014(12 month option to extend)
Overview of the Framework Agreement • Open to all Universities and Colleges in Scotland • Appointed and pre-qualified Service Providers • Up to Six Service Providers per Waste Stream Schedule for each geographical lot • Mixture of National and Local Service Providers • Total of 23 Service Providers (including 2 Councils) • 5 Waste Stream Schedules across 11 geographical lots. • Schedule A - Non Hazardous Waste, Recyclates and Recoverables • Schedule B – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Associated Materials • Schedule C – Chemical Waste • Schedule D – Clinical and Biological Waste (including Medical waste) • Schedule E – Radioactive Waste & Materials
Waste Hierarchy Eliminate Avoid production of waste
Waste Streams – Schedule A - Non Hazardous Waste, Recyclates and Recoverables
Waste Streams – Schedule B – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Associated Materials
Operation of Framework Agreement • Call off (selection of Service provider) by mini-competition: • Further Tender exercise / Quick Quote (depending on complexity of requirement) • Ability to focus on delivery of services and main requirements • Pre-agreed T&Cs:Any additional requirement to be covered in Statement of Requirement issued at time of mini-competition • Pre-agreed performance levels and response timescales : Set Minimum Standards that can be altered at the time of mini-competition if desired
Aim and Benefits of the Framework Agreement • Aim of Agreement • Provide efficient and compliant quality service • Reduce or restrict costs • Reduction of disposal to Landfill • Promotion of waste reduction and recycling initiatives and stakeholder education • Service Delivery • Set Standard Working Hours with the ability to provide services out of normal working hours • Maximum call-out response times for different waste streams • Duty of Care requirements • Adherence to and promotion of practices to comply with and meet targets from Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 and Scotland’s zero waste plan (and proposed regulations). • Account Management • Updates on legislation changes, best practice and market innovation • Pro-active approach to managing the contract. Service improvements, complaint resolution, etc. • Reporting & MI • Staffing & Training
Contract Uptake and Issues 70% of the Institutions indicate using/will use the Framework Agreement 30% Institutions have other contracts in place Insufficient Coverage of Schedules in Lots High costs to remote areas and local council offering service Contamination rates Separation requirements
Re-tender of the Framework Agreement User Intelligence Group (UIG) input and feedback from Institutions crucial Legislation Update Opportunity Analysis + Added Value Re-structuring (Schedules and Lotting)
Framework Information Access • UniBuy: • Contact Information • Appointment of Supplier in each Waste Stream • T&Cs • Guidance on how to conduct further competition • Sharepoint • Framework Agreement Tender Documents and Evaluation • Contact Information: Ricarda Bieke Procurement Manager rbieke@apuc-scot.ac.uk 0131 442 8938