URL: https://www.fenland.gov.uk/localgov/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1085

Decision Maker: Corporate Director & Monitoring Officer

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: Further to legal advice to assure Best Value, the appointment of a third-party to assess the grounds maintenance contracting market is required to support any extension to the existing Ground Maintenance contract.   Decision: Phil Hughes, Head of Leisure Services will place an order to the value of £1,545 with KEO consultancy for information regarding the Grounds Maintenance contracting market and information regarding FDC’s existing contract in terms of best value, should FDC extend the current GM contract. A third-party assessment will give the Council the assurance that a further contract extension does offer the Council the best value option.   See January 2026 Cabinet Paper regarding Grounds Maintenance contract.  

Date of Decision: January 26, 2026