Purpose

The County Council provides
grounds maintenance services at various sites across the County
including libraries, fire stations, storage depots, administrative
hubs, Gypsy and Traveller sites, and family and youth
centres.
 
The Council will undertake a
procurement process in order to award the corporate grounds
maintenance contract to a suitable supplier.

Decision

The Cabinet Member for Finance and Property
has approved the award by the Assistant Director
(Property and Assets) of the contract for the provision of
corporate grounds maintenance at the conclusion of the procurement
process in accordance with the evaluation and tender requirements
described and within the financial parameters as set out in
sections 2 and 5 of the report. The initial contract period will
end on 30 September 2027 and will provide for an optional two-year
extension. The initial contract term has an estimated value
of £0.75m rising to £1.35m should the extension be
given.