Decision

1.   
That it be agreed for procurement to proceed through two
separate contracts for:
 
(i)            
Grounds Maintenance; and 
(ii)           
Street Cleansing.
 
2.   
That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director with
responsibility for grounds maintenance and street cleansing, in
consultation with the appropriate Cabinet Member and the Section
151 Officer, to conduct a competitive and compliant procurement and
award two contracts within the
existing overall budget, with flexibility to adjust the
contract terms within a range of 3 to 16 years total duration
as informed by pre-market engagement and value for money
assessment.