1. That following pre-market engagement, the procurement of a new Grounds Maintenance and Street Cleansing contract be approved for an initial term of up to 8 years, with an extension option of up to a further 8 years and within existing budgets.
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 the contract within the existing budget, with flexibility to adjust the contract term within a range of 3 to 16 years total duration as informed by pre-market engagement and value for money assessment.
3. That the financial implications, risk management measures and timetable be noted as set out in report CAB3528.