Decision

The Portfolio Holder for Environment has decided to approve a contract for the delivery of Miyawaki forests funded by a £175k grant for tree planting in parks and open spaces.

Analysis

outcome: The Environment Portfolio Holder approved the Direct Award of contract for the delivery of the Miyawaki Forest project.

summary: The decision involves approving a contract for the delivery of up to five Miyawaki forests funded by a £175k grant for tree planting in parks and open spaces.

topline: The Portfolio Holder for Environment has decided to approve a contract for the delivery of Miyawaki forests funded by a £175k grant for tree planting in parks and open spaces.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the allocation of public funds for environmental projects, which can be a topic of debate among local stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Environmental groups", "Council members"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://cds.bromley.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=10643

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Environment

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: The Council has received an offer of £175k funding from the Local Authority Treescapes Fund (LATF) for tree planting in parks and open spaces in specific wards to increase canopy cover. This report sets out the procurement strategy for a partner to deliver up to five Miyawaki forests funded by this grant. 1.2 This report seeks the Portfolio Holder for Environment’s approval to Direct Award a contract, following a negotiated tender process, to enable the successful delivery of the Miyawaki Forest, as further detailed in the accompanying Part 2 report

Content: The Council has received an offer of £175k funding from the Local Authority Treescapes Fund (LATF) for tree planting in parks and open spaces in specific wards to increase canopy cover. This report sets out the procurement strategy for a partner to deliver up to five Miyawaki forests funded by this grant. 1.2 This report seeks the Portfolio Holder for Environment’s approval to Direct Award a contract, following a negotiated tender process, to enable the successful delivery of the Miyawaki Forest, as further detailed in the accompanying Part 2 report The Environment Portfolio Holder approved the Direct Award of contract, following a negotiated tender process for the sum identified, and to the provider named, in the accompanying Part 2 report for the delivery of the Miyawaki Forest project. The Council had received an offer of £175k funding from the Local Authority Treescapes Fund (LATF) for tree planting in parks and open spaces in specific wards to increase canopy cover. The report set out the procurement strategy for a partner to deliver up to five Miyawaki forests funded by this grant.

Date of Decision: December 20, 2024