Issue - decisions

To award contract Lots A (urban tree works) and D (tree planting) to Gristwood & Toms Ltd, and;

To award contract Lots B (urban tree works) and C (woodlands) to John O’Connor Ltd.

Reason:

To enable the Council to carry out tree maintenance operations at agreed rates for three years, with a potential two year contract extension period. This will allow the Trees & Woodlands team to progress works effectively in relation to their current financial position.

Commissioning process:

The submission of documentation and a schedule of rates (SOR) was chosen, as this approach realises better value for money than framework agreements.