Variation for the Management and Management of Parks and Open Spaces Contract

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    "description": "Following a procurement procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015), Westminster City Council awarded a contract with Continental Landscapes Limited for the Management and Maintenance of Parks, Open Spaces and Cemeteries dated 1 May 2019.\nThe contract commenced on 1 April 2017 for a period of 6 years with the option to extend up to a maximum of a further 6 years. The first extension period of 3 years is due to expire on 31 March 2026.\n\n        \nThe Council intends to take up the remaining 3 year extension up to 31 March 2029.",
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    "procurementMethodRationale": "This notice does not relate to the award of a new contract, but rather the variation of an existing contract described at Section II.2.4 above. Accordingly, the variation may lawfully be agreed between the parties and implemented without the need to conduct a fresh procurement procedure.\nThe extension of the contract for the full advertised term is permitted in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(a) PCR 2015.  Modifications which have been provided for in the initial procurement documents in a clear, precise and unequivocal review clause may be made irrespective of their monetary value. \nThe non-substantial amendments are proposed to the service for greening and biodiversity, social value improvements, extreme weather management plan and cemetery improvement are permitted in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(e) and (8) PCR 2015 as the modifications are not \u201csubstantial\u201d within that meaning.\na)\tThe character of the original contract and the services to be delivered by the Contractor will remain substantially the same after the variation and is not rendered materially different in character from the one originally concluded. \nb)\tThe Authority has satisfied itself that the variation does not introduce conditions which would have: 1. allowed for the admission of other candidates, 2. allowed for the acceptance of another tender, or 3. attracted additional participants in the procurement procedure.\nc)\tThe variation does not change the economic balance in favour of Krinkels in a manner which was not provided for in the contract - The Authority has satisfied itself that the modification does not impact on Krinkels operating costs under the original contract.\nd)\tThe additional services do not extend the scope of the contract considerably.\ne)\tThere is no change in contractor.",
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    "title": "Variation for the Management and Management of Parks and Open Spaces Contract"
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