May Gurney has been chosen as preferred bidder by Torbay Council for a range of outsourced council services, including maintenance and waste management.
The contract, valued at up to 拢130m over an initial period of 10 years with possible extensions of a further 15 years, will be delivered through a new Joint Venture Company (JVC) between Torbay Council and May Gurney.
The estimated annual value is up to 拢13 million and the aim is that the JVC will begin mobilisation in April with services commencing in July.
Services provided will include: waste and recycling collections; the maintenance of highways, grounds, parks, car parks, buildings and the Council's vehicle fleet; street and beach cleansing; and out of hours call centre support.
May Gurney will hold an 80% share of the JVC, which will also independently source new business clients in the region.
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