Purpose

1. To ratify the execution of the Framework
Agreement with Surrey County Council for provision of countryside
services.

2. To delegate authority to the Joint Strategic Director Housing,
Communities & Environment to enter all call-off contracts under
the Framework Agreement.

Content

Decision:

1.      
Ratify the
execution underhand in May 2024 of the Framework Agreement with
Surrey County Council for provision of countryside
services.

2.      
Delegate
authority to the Joint Strategic Director Housing, Communities
& Environment to enter all call-off contracts under the
Framework Agreement.
Reason(s):

1.    
To note
the award and execution underhand of the Framework Agreement and
provide ratification of the method of execution.

2.    
To ensure
that the Council can fulfil its obligations under the Framework
Agreement and respond expeditiously to call-offs under the
Framework Agreement.
Other options considered and
rejected by the Committee:
None.
Details of any conflict of
interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any
dispensation granted:
None.