P5793 Locking of Park Gates

The contract is for the Locking of Park Gates throughout the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The contract is for the provisions of services which include but are not limited to. 1. Locking and Unlocking of designated park gates throughout Tower Hamlets 2. Ensuing parks are safely evacuated during locking operations 3. Reporting of Anti-Social Behaviour and Crime The London Borough of Tower Hamlets will be procuring this new contract on a 3 year plus 1 plus 1 basis. This encourages contract attractiveness to potential suppliers and reduces the cost of the contract as there will be more time for set up and mobilisation. The Borough’s public spaces and the services provided therein, make key contributions towards achieving the Council’s Strategic Outcomes. Key aspects of the open space provision are: • Safety and Amenity – to improve and maintain the visual attractiveness of the public realm and ensure the perceived and physical safety of facility users and visitors. • Recreation and Health – to provide and maintain a high standard of facilities for both active and passive users. • Conservation and Biodiversity – to conserve historical landscapes and features, and to protect, expand and enhance the habitat for diverse species of plant and animal life in the Borough. • Education – to develop amenity open spaces as an educational resource for residents and visitors, promoting environmental awareness and accessibility