Decision details

Authority to go to the market to procure Responsive Repairs Contractors to be in place by June 2016 when the current contracts expire, and that delegated authority be given for the subsequent award of the contract following the procurement process

RESOLVED:  That officers be authorised to undertake a procurement process for contractors to deliver the responsive repairs service to the Council’s housing stock when the current contracts expire in June 2016.

Reason for Decision:  The current Housing responsive repairs contracts were due to expire in June 2016 and there was no option to extend.  As there would be a lengthy procurement exercise, both because of the value of the contract and the need to ensure that significant improvements in service delivery were protected, approval was required to begin the process of  procuring contractors and to award contracts to deliver the service from 2016 onwards.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the officer report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member / Dispensation Granted:  None.