Decision details

(Reasons: LGA 1972 Sch 12A Paragraph 3 – Financial or business affairs of any particular person)

(Decision Notice: D240066CAB)

Following a formal tender and evaluation process, the report provided an update on the retender of the Borough Councils Ground Maintenance Contract for public open spaces and advised on options for alternative herbicide/pesticide use.

Cabinet had due regard to the options presented, the financial and value for money considerations and the legal implications and noted that the value of the successful tender was within anticipated costs allocated within the Borough Councils Medium Term Financial Strategy.   The environmental impact of alternative options for herbicide/pesticide use had been discussed in detail with the Borough Council’s Climate Change Officer and given the cost implications and debatable environmental benefits identified it was recommended that these options not be taken up at the current time.  This approach was supported by Cabinet.

RESOLVED:   That Commercial Services Trading Ltd T/A Landscape Services be awarded the Borough Councils Ground Maintenance Contract from 1 January 2025 at an annual cost of £731,370.17.