Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to approve arrangements relating to the procurement of a Framework Agreement for arboriculture and horticulture services.

The Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Agree that the Council proceeds with the procurement of a framework agreement, accessible to other public bodies and schools, for arboricultural and horticultural services in accordance with the strategy set out in the report; and

(ii)  Delegate authority to the Chief Operating Officer, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment and Street Scene and the Director of Law and Governance, to conduct the procurement and award and enter into the contracts and all other necessary or ancillary agreements with the successful bidder(s) in accordance with the strategy set out in the report.