Decision details

To seek Cabinet agreement to embark on a procurement exercise for the provision of the Council’s Arboriculture Services.

Having agreed to note the confidential appendices to the officer report, Cabinet

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            approval be granted to commence a procurement exercise, subject to consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Environment and Community Safety and Finance and Human Resources, for the selection of a provider to deliver the borough-wide Arboriculture    Services Contract;

(2)            the tender documents be approved;

(3)            authority be delegated to the Corporate Director for Place, following consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Environment and Community Safety and Finance and Human Resources to make any changes required to the tender documents and finalise the procurement exercise;

(4)            authority be delegated to the Corporate Director of Place, following consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Environment and Community Safety and Finance and Human Resources and the Director of Finance, following a competitive and compliant procurement process, to award and appoint the provider for the Arboriculture Services Contract requirement.

Reason for Decision:  To ensure the Council fulfilled its statutory responsibilities to maintain its ArboricultureAssets.