Purpose

Highways works framework is ending in April
2026 this is a strategy to enhance the procurement to be a one
council contract for all public realm type works across multiple
departments

Decision

For Cabinet to
approve:
 

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not for publication on the basis that it contains information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).

 

The strategy to
procure a Public Realm Maintenance & Project Works Contract,
covering Highways, Parks, and Housing for a total period of 10
years on a 7 + 3 (extension) model, effective from 1 April
2026.

 

The procurement
strategy for a Public Realm professional services framework
contract for a total period of 4 years, effective from 1 April
2026.

 

The variation of the
ground maintenance contract by the withdrawal of the Councils
Cemeteries and Burial arrangements from this contract and bring the
service in-house.