That:

(a)  a propertymaintenanceandcleaningservice contractbe procuredfortwo years and nine months from1 September2020– 30 June2023 with provision for a one year extension;and

(b)  the director of economy and placebe  authorised, following consultation with the  cabinet member  for assets, contracts and procurement, toawarda contract tothe successfulprovider for each or both services followingtenderevaluation,with acontractvalueof upto £12m per annum.