Decision details

That the Cabinet Member for Housing and Cabinet Member for Strategy:

1.    Notes that Appendix 1 is not for publication on the basis that it contains information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) as set out in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended)

2.    Awards the contract for Lot 2 (green and other spaces within housing land, except arboricultural services) to Idverde Ltd for the total contract value of £4,499,886 for a five-year period from 1^st February 2022 to 31^st January 2027.

That the Cabinet Member for Strategy:

3.    Awards the contract for Lot 1 (parks and open spaces, except Wormwood Scrubs; all cemeteries and all highways sites with a grounds maintenance element, except arboricultural services) to Idverde Ltd for the total contract value of £11,276,286 for a five year period from 1^st February 2022 to 31^st January 2027.

4.    Awards the contract for Lot 3 (Wormwood Scrubs Open Space, except arboricultural services) to Idverde Ltd for the total contract value of £1,423,655 for a five year period from 1^st February 2022 to 31^st January 2027.

5.    Awards the contract for Lot 4 (all Council arboricultural services (trees) across parks, highways, housing and other open spaces, including Wormwood Scrubs) to Red Squirrel Tree Surgery London for the total contract value of £2,250,000 for a five year period from 1^st February 2022 to 31^st January 2027.

Contract standing orders require the approval of a procurement strategy. This was approved by Cabinet on 1^st June 2020. The decision to award according to the most economically advantageous tender is in line with this strategy to achieve best value for the Council. It also provides a holistic GM service that can help deliver the strategic objectives of the Council and the care of parks and open spaces in line with the Parks and Economies Strategies.

As described on the report.