Decision details

Soft Facilities Management – Procurement of Grounds Maintenance & Arboriculture Services contract

Decision Maker: Chief Operating Officer

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The current Grounds Maintenance & Arboriculture Services contract due to expire on 31 March 2024.

Decision:

To enter into a contract with a supplier starting 1 April 2024 to deliver the following service:

Grounds Maintenance & Arboriculture Services

This service is delivered to schools, academies and corporate sites across East Sussex.

Alternative options considered:

A thorough procurement process was carried out and the selected supplier was chosen based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) approach. This combines qualitative and cost elements to identify the best offer and service provider.

Publication date: 30/10/2023

Date of decision: 30/10/2023

Effective from: 04/11/2023