Purpose

The report provides an update on the decision
taken by Cabinet on the 19 February 2024 to extend the Parks and
Greenspace contract.

Decision

RESOLVED:
 
That Cabinet noted and
confirmed:
 
A The delegated authority of
the Executive Director - Environment, Civic Pride and Climate, in
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Civic Pride and Climate
Change, to complete negotiations and finalise a contract extension
agreement with idverde.
 
B. Extending the existing
contract from 1st February 2025, for 21 months, until 31st October
2026, as per the February 2024 Cabinet report, will result in a
contract value of £3.356m per annum. Noting a request that
future annual reviews are linked to inflation, capped at
4%.
 
C. The contract will be novated
from the South London Waste Partnership, (SLWP) to the London
Borough of Sutton – as the borough with the longest contract
extension term (3+2 years), however, variations to the contract and
payment mechanisms will be different per borough; and,?
 
D. A separate proposed report
to Cabinet will be made in early 2025 regarding future options for
the delivery of the service.