Purpose

To approve an extension of the public realm
service contract with Balfour Beatty Living Places in line with
contract terms and conditions and provide an update on contract
management arrangements
 
 

Decision

That:
 

(a)  
Balfour Beatty Living Places be awarded two extensions
in accordance with the Public Realm Contract of one year for each
relevant period (to 31 August 2026);

 

(b) 
That the progress in closing out the improvement plan
actions is noted and agreed;

 

(c)  
That the progress made in implementing the
commissioning and contract
           
management functions and the findings of
the SWAP audit are noted.
 

Alternative options considered

1. Not to award an extension to the contract
at this time. This is not recommended as the contract follows a
model that is designed to incentivise the provider to achieve
successful performance delivery throughout the potential contract
term. Successful performance is gauged against strategic indicators
which are monitored and considered at relevant set periods through
the term of the contract. As Balfour Beatty Living Places (BBLP)
has achieved acceptable strategic performance, as defined by the
contract they are entitled to a contract extension in any event
unless the performance reduces and then the council reduces the
extension period.
 
2. To award an extension of the contract
period to BBLP that is greater than two years for the relevant
period. Under the contract the council has discretion to award
extensions of greater than one year following the attainment of
acceptable strategic performance by BBLP. This is not recommended
at this time as the council considers the future operating
model.