That:

a)    Cabinet approves the award of a contract (the Contract) for the provision of the new Public Realm Services to the successful bidder in accordance with the Cabinet report approved on 28 November 2024 and the updated Public Realm Services model as set out in Appendix 1 for an initial period of 6 years and 10 months (so as to align with Council financial years) and with the option for the Council to extend for a further 3-year period subject to and in accordance with the performance review mechanism set out in the contract.

b)    Cabinet delegates authority to the Corporate Director Economy and Environment to:

                         i.         Finalise the contract and any ancillary contract documents;

                       ii.         In consultation with Property Services, agree and enter into the necessary leases to the successful bidder to enable the provision of the Public Realm Services;

                      iii.         On receipt of payment from the successful bidder, transfer the Council’s existing equipment (plant and fleet but excluding the winter maintenance fleet) to the successful bidder so as to enable the provision of the Public Realm Services;

                      iv.         Accept the transfer of identified roles (circa 60) pursuant to the Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment Rights (TUPE) from the incumbent; and

c) Cabinet delegates authority to the Corporate Director Economy and Environment to make all operational decisions necessary to implement recommendations a) and b).