Report attached.

Cabinet:

1.    Approved the procurement for a 5-year call-off contract via the Eastern Shires PurchasingOrganisation (ESPO)Framework, which willcover allimprovement works in parks play areas when required for up to a total value of up to £3 million.The procurement will be by way of mini-competition.

2.    Agreed towaive theCouncil’s standard70:30 (price: quality)evaluation scoringin favour of 40:60 (price: quality) for the reasons set out in this report.

3.    Agreed toaward thecontract to thebidder asselected byway ofthe framework with an estimated commencement date in January 2026

4.    Agreed toauthorise theDirector ofEnvironment tocomplete allnecessary documentation required to give effect to recommendations 1-3.

Report Title: OutdoorPlay AreasContract Award

Presented by: Councillor Ray Morgon (Leader of the Council) on behalf of Councillor Barry Mugglestone, Cabinet Member - Environment

Summary:

A decision is required to award a 5-year play contract (byway of aframework) to a single supplierfor allimprovements inparks andopen spaces acrossthe Borough. This will be a call-off contract with a minimum spend of £0 and maximum of £3 million over the term.

Cabinet:

1.    Approved the procurement for a 5-year call-off contract via the Eastern Shires PurchasingOrganisation (ESPO)Framework, which willcover allimprovement works in parks play areas when required for up to a total value of up to £3 million.The procurement will be by way of mini-competition.

2.    Agreed towaive theCouncil’s standard70:30 (price: quality)evaluation scoringin favour of 40:60 (price: quality) for the reasons set out in this report.

3.    Agreed toaward thecontract to thebidder asselected byway ofthe framework with an estimated commencement date in January 2026

4.    Agreed toauthorise theDirector ofEnvironment tocomplete allnecessary documentation required to give effect to recommendations 1-3.