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Burials and Cremation Service Grounds Maintenance Provision Post 2020
Meeting: 20/06/2019 - Cabinet (Item 12)
12 Burials and Cremation Service Grounds Maintenance Provision Post 2020 
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Report of the Head of Locality Services
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Decision Made: That:
(1) the insourcing of the Burials & Cremation Grounds Maintenance function with the establishment of an in-house service commencing April 2020 be agreed;
(2) the Head of Locality Services be granted delegated authority to progress the insourcing of the Burials and Cremation Grounds Maintenance function (subject to any requirement as to due diligence) including any potential TUPE transfer of the existing contractors staffing, as appropriate following a due diligence exercise and to liaise with the Head of Corporate Resources in respect of any action, be agreed: and
(3) the purchase of vehicles, machinery and equipment to facilitate the insourcing of the Burials and Cremation Grounds Maintenance function at a cost of £200,000, to be funded from within existing budgets, be approved. |
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Reasons for the Decision:
Following the previous insourcing of the Parks & Landscapes grounds maintenance function, now operated by Green Sefton, the opportunity exists to deliver another important grounds maintenance function across the Burials & Cremation service via the same operational unit. This will provide additional opportunities for community involvement and development, as well as providing greater flexibility and additional support to the Burials & Cremation service as and when required.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:
Undertaking a new procurement exercise to continue with the service being delivered by an external contractor.