Purpose

To consider the procurement strategy for a retrofit at
scale pilot, which will explore new and
innovative ways of funding housing energy efficiency projects, to
help Camden achieve its 2030 carbon net zero
target. 

Content

RESOLVED –
 
THAT, having considered the Equality Impact Assessment (Appendix
A), and having had due regard to the needs set out in section 149
of the Equality Act 2010:
(a)           
The establishment of a bespoke Retrofit Prototype Test Model
targeted at a sample 3,000 homes (9% of Council stock) designed to
test principles for reducing carbon emissions while providing lower
energy costs for residents be approved
(b)           
That authority be delegated to the Executive Director Supporting
Communities following consultation with the Cabinet Member for
Finance & Cost of Living, the Cabinet Member for Better Homes
and the Executive Director Corporate Services, the power to take
all decisions and operational actions required to develop and
implement the prototype Retrofit Test Model, this to include:
·      
Agreement of the detailed heads of terms and specifications for the
model following financial and legal due diligence
·      
Serving of transparency notices as specified under the Procurement
Act 2023
·      
Approval of the procurement strategy/contract award once all
relevant procurement notices, have been issued and internal
governance and due diligence completed