URL: https://democracy.merton.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1678

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: The report provides an update on the decision taken by Cabinet on the 19 February 2024 to extend the Parks and Greenspace contract.

Content: RESOLVED:   That Cabinet noted and confirmed:   A The delegated authority of the Executive Director - Environment, Civic Pride and Climate, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Civic Pride and Climate Change, to complete negotiations and finalise a contract extension agreement with idverde.   B. Extending the existing contract from 1st February 2025, for 21 months, until 31st October 2026, as per the February 2024 Cabinet report, will result in a contract value of £3.356m per annum. Noting a request that future annual reviews are linked to inflation, capped at 4%.   C. The contract will be novated from the South London Waste Partnership, (SLWP) to the London Borough of Sutton – as the borough with the longest contract extension term (3+2 years), however, variations to the contract and payment mechanisms will be different per borough; and,?   D. A separate proposed report to Cabinet will be made in early 2025 regarding future options for the delivery of the service.

Date of Decision: December 16, 2024