Issue - decisions

Award of a Contract under Contract Standing Order (CSO) 9.07.1, to renew the interim 12-month contract for ecological management services for the Paddock Enhancement Project with a waiver of procurement (under CSO 8.03).

04/11/2021 - Award of a Contract under Contract Standing Order (CSO) 9.07.1, to renew the interim 12-month contract for ecological management services for the Paddock Enhancement Project with a waiver of procurement (under CSO 8.03).


The Assistant Director of Regeneration and Economic Development is requested to:

1. Waive Contract Standing Order (CSO) 8.03 (requirement to obtain at least three competitive quotations) as permitted by CSO 10.01.2(d); and to approve the implementation of CSO 9.07.1c and award a contract for ecological management services and community engagement and outreach services for the Paddock Enhancement Project to The Conservation Volunteers. The contract value is £72,000.

2. Note the recommendation to include this item on the Forward Plan for a Cabinet Decision on Agreement to Lease in 2022 – to replace this proposed 12-month interim contract upon its completion on 31st Oct 2022.