Decision

1. The following variations (modifications) to the contract for parks management and grounds maintenance with idverde be approved:

(i)  Up to £880k for the delivery of projects funded by the Platinum Jubilee Parks Fund, as set out in paragraphs 3.6 – 3.8

(ii)Up to £235k per annum for the remaining contract term (£940k cumulatively for the initial term or £2.82m if extended) for park infrastructure repairs, as set out in paragraphs 3.9 – 3.11

(iii)  £69k per annum for the remaining contract term (cumulatively £276k for the initial term of £828k if extended) for additional weekend cleansing, as set out in paragraphs 3.12 – 3.14.

(iv)  Up to £71k per annum for the remaining contract term (cumulatively £284k for the initial term or £852k if extended) for PROW infrastructure works, as set out in paragraphs 3.15 – 3.16

(v) £83k for the initial term (£97k if extended) for the payment of the Countryside Stewardship Grants as set out in paragraphs 3.17 – 3.18.

1. Authority be delegated to the Assistant Director Environment (Carbon Management & Greenspace) to undertake variations as required and through the appropriate contractual process for resolution 1 (i), (ii) and (iv) within the values authorised.
2. The scheme of delegation for authorisations in relation to future variations (modifications) to the contract for parks management and grounds maintenance as set out in paragraph 3.21 of the report be approved.