Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 10, 2025

Purpose: To procure a 4-year tree maintenance contract; intended as a framework contract with not less than 3 contractors appointed.

Content: Resolved:- (1)    that delegated authority is given to the Executive Director for Place to undertake a procurement exercise for the delivery of tree maintenance services with a contract term of up to 4 years for the period 2025-2029;   (2)    that delegated authority is given to the Executive Director for Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment and Highways, to award and enter into framework contracts with all successful bidders on terms to be agreed with the Executive Director for Place in consultation with the Service Director of Governance and Monitoring Officer, for tree maintenance services over a contract term of up to 4 years for the period 2025-2029;   (3)    that the Service Director of Governance and Monitoring Officer be authorised execute any documents necessary to give effect to the proposal in recommendation (1) and (2) above.