Purpose

To consider the commissioning strategy for Grounds
Maintenance & Play Services.

Content

RESOLVED –
 
THAT, having considered the results of
the consultation set out in section 5 of the report and the results
of the equalities impact assessment at Appendix 2 of the report,
and having had due regard to the obligations set out in section 149
of the Equality Act 2010:
 

(i)           
The procurement strategy, which includes a price/quality (Including
social value) split of 60/40 and contract term of 5 years plus
further extension/s up to a total of 3 years (including a break
clause after the initial 3 years) for an estimated aggregate value
(including extensions) of £34,296,000, be agreed;
 

(ii)         
Insourcing the provision of the Horticultural Service for an
estimated aggregate value of £7,440,000 be agreed;
 

(iii)        
Authority be delegated to the Executive Director Supporting
Communities, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for a
Sustainable Camden, to make the contract award decision; and
 

(iv)        
Contract Standing Order C3.1 be waived in order to extend the
current contract with Idverde Limited from 1st April
2025 for twelve months for an estimated aggregate value of
£3,396,153.60 (in line with Contract Standing Order
F3.4).