Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 15, 2025

Purpose:

Content: That   1.  The options for the future delivery of parks management and grounds maintenance services as set out in this and the accompanying Part 2 report be reviewed and it be agreed in principle to extend the contract for parks management and grounds maintenance services with idverde for a further 8 years (1st April 2027 to 31st March 2035) at an estimated annual value as set out in the Part 2 report (Option 1).   2.  It be agreed that officers develop the detailed options for the contract extension, including options to create efficiencies, with this reported back to the Executive for formal decision in July 2026, with pre-decision scrutiny from the Environment & Community Services PDS Committee in June 2026.