1.1 That Hammersmith & Fulham call off from the Westminster City Council framework contract which was awarded to F M Conway Ltd, commencing on 1 April 2015 for a period of 4 years and with a notional annual value of £9.4 million.
1.2 That approval be given to extend the arrangements for a 12 month period of both the Street Lighting and Tree Maintenance contracts to allow further tendering opportunities to be explored. (Both contractors have offered savings to extend the contracts).
1.3 To note that Westminster City Council will act as the Contracting Authority for the purposes of the Regulations and subsequently the employing borough for these Bi-borough contracts (subject to legal agreements between the boroughs for the management of the service).