Council and councillors

(KEY DECISION)

Report No. 58/2017 from the Director for Places (Environment, Planning and Transport) was received.

The Portfolio Holder, Mr Mathias, introduced the report, the purpose of which was to consider the evaluation methodology for the replacement tree maintenance contract.

DECISION

1)    That Cabinet APPROVED the proposed evaluation methodology for the tree maintenance contract as set out in Appendix 1 to Report No. 58/2017.

2)    That Cabinet AUTHORISED the Director for Places (Environment, Planning and Transport) in consultation with the Leader and Portfolio Holder for Finance and Places (Highways, Transport and Market Towns, to award the contract in accordance with the evaluation criteria.

Reason for Decision

1.     The recommendation was the Cabinet approved the proposed evaluation methodology for the replacement tree maintenance contract (attached as Appendix 1 to Report No. 58/2017) using a 60/40 quality/price split.  This weighting would ensure a good quality service whilst mitigating the risk of any adverse financial impact on the Council.