Purpose

The Cabinet Member for Finance
and Property has supported the commencement of an open procurement
for the delivery of Grounds Maintenance Services. The scope of
services covers various sites, including West Sussex libraries,
fire Stations, storage depots and family and youth
centres.  West Sussex Schools are able
to access the services on request.
 
The contract is in fulfilment
of the County Council’s statutory duty under section 3 of the
Local Government Act 1999 and the procurement will also seek to
drive service improvement and efficiency across the Council’s
estate.  Core services include general
grounds maintenance, upkeep of grassed areas, hedges, shrub and
rose bed areas and planting of annual bedding.
 
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Decision

The Assistant Director of Property and Assets
has approved the award of a contract for the provision of grounds
maintenance to Tivoli Group Ltd for the County Council’s
current corporate estate for an initial period of three years from
30 October 2023, with a further optional one-year extension to 30
October 2027. The total value of the contract, including the
extension period, is £501,740.