Decision details
Arboricultural Contract to Maintain the Borough's Street Trees
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Public Realm & Enforcement
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To request authority to award the Arboricultural Contract to maintain the Borough’s street trees.
Decision:
To approve the award of the contract for Arboricultural Services to Gristwood & Toms Limited for a period of four (4) years with the option to extend by yearly periods up to a maximum of two (2) years in the sum of £4,200,000.
Reasons for the decision:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Alternative options considered:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Reason Key: Signficant expenditure/savings of £500k or more;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Indiviudal Cabinet Member Scheme of Delegation (2.1 Contracts & Procurement - invite expressions of interest, agree pre-tender considerations, agree shortlists, invite tenders, negotiate, award, enter into, and terminate contracts; deeds, agreements and other transactions) & Contract Standing Orders (Part 3 - Constitution)
Parties Consulted: None other than Lead Member
Contact: Tony Kennedy, Head of Highways and Infrastructure Email: tony.kennedy@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 5151.
Publication date: 27/05/2025
Date of decision: 21/05/2025
Effective from: 04/06/2025
Accompanying Documents:
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