Purpose

Report on the future commissioning of the
Parks and Greenspace service post January 2025.

Decision

RESOLVED:
 
That Cabinet:
 
A. Noted the potential options for the future
delivery of the service and the estimated costs.
B. Agreed to an extension of the existing
contract with idverde by 21 months (till 31 October 2026) to
facilitate detailed consideration of all options for the future
delivery of the Parks and Greenspace service.
C. Noted the delegated authority (as per the
Contract Award decision 4 July 2016) to the Executive Director -
Environment, Civic Pride and Climate (ECPC), in consultation with
the Cabinet Member for Local Environment, Green Spaces and Climate
Change (LEGSCC), to complete negotiations and finalise a contract
extension agreement with idverde, in accordance with the terms set
out in this report. D. Noted the requirement to give both idverde
and the London Borough of Sutton (as a joint procurer) notice of
any intention not to renew the existing contract for a term of a
further eight years – subject to this being waived by the
parties