Agenda item

Members received the report, noting its content.

As part of in-depth discussion, Members focused on section 3.5 of the report, the environmental service being delivered by Twiggs Ground Maintenance. A variation in contract was discussed and cost implications of this considered. It was theorised that a slight reduction in service or a variation with respect to the individual delivering certain services from the contract may eradicate any additional costs. It was proposed that a meeting be scheduled for January 2023 between Members and the contract provider with the aim of starting the schedule of works in February 2023.

A 7-year partnership between Dearne Area Council and Twiggs Ground Maintenance was acknowledged with Members endorsing that this partnership was to continue.

RESOLVED:-

i)    That the report be noted; and

ii)   That members agreed to a contract extension for one year to the end of March 2024 at a cost of £90,000 with the current provider Twiggs Grounds Maintenance rather than undertaking a full procurement exercise at this time.