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.