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Security, Health & Safety Compliance - Homesafe Works Request for Additional Budget

Meeting: 21/10/2021 - Cabinet (Item 541)

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Report of the Divisional Director, Housing Services.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

RESOLVED:  That

 

(1)            the increase to the current Programme budget of £2.4m by an additional £1.6m to a new total budget of £4,000,000, funded from Housing Revenue Account (HRA) capital resources in financial years 2021/22 and 2022/23, be approved;

 

(2)            the commencement of a procurement process to identify a suitable provider to deliver the enhanced Programme be approved; 

 

(3)            the Corporate Director of Community, following consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Housing and Finance and Resources, be authorised to award a contract to the Most Economically Advantageous Tender following the completion of a compliant procurement process;

 

(4)            the Corporate Director of Community, following consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Housing and Finance and Resources, be authorised to issue a Letter of Intent to the successful tenderer to carry out pre contract surveys and to order materials with expected long lead-in times for delivery.

 

Reason for Decision: The increased estimated Programme value required Cabinet approval for the additional budget to comply with the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules and Financial Regulations.

 

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

 

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