Procurement Strategy for the Tree Planting Contract
May 26, 2026 Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden approved the procurement strategy for the tree planting contract on 26/05/2026. The strategy includes a price/quality split of 30/70 and a 5-year contract term for an estimated aggregate value of £2.9m, commencing in November 2026. The decision also approves the Equality Impact Assessment and due regard to the needs set out in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010.
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Purpose
To consider the procurement strategy for appointing a tree planting contractor, to provide tree planting services in the borough for a period of 5 years.
Decision
Consideration was given to a report of the Director of Recreation & Public Safety.
DECISION –
THAT having considered the Equality Impact Assessment (Appendix 1), and having had due regard to the needs set out in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010 the Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden approves the procurement strategy, which includes a price/quality split of 30/70 and contract term of 5 years for an estimated aggregate value £2.9m, to commence in November 2026.
Reasons
For the reasons set out in the report.
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Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 26 May 2026 |
| Effective from | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Expected date | 26 May 2026 |
| Originally due | 26 May 2026 |
| Lead officer | David Houghton |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |