Decision Maker: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 11, 2025

Purpose: Procurement of arboriculture services

Content: RESOLVED that the committee: APPROVE the tendering of new contracts for the provision of arboriculture services for the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, commencing on 1 April 2026 for a period of four years and an option to extend for a further period of up to four years. DELEGATE authority to the Executive Director of Environment and Community Services in consultation with the Executive Director of Finance, and the Chair of the Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee to: • Develop the specification and scope of services. • Agree the procurement strategy and tendered services. • Go to the market and tender the services. NOTE that a report will return to Committee to seek approval for the contract awards.