Decision

Appendix B to this report is exempt from publication because it contains information of the kind described in paragraphs 14 and 21 of parts 4 and 5 of Schedule 12 A to the Local Government Act 1972

AGREED that the publication of a contract notice and issue of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and related procurement documents, including the selection criteria and draft award criteria, to procure a Developer Partner to deliver the Second Housing Partnership be approved.

Reasons for the decision

Further to the Cabinet Report, dated 17th November 2022, delegating authority to the Corporate Director People & Communities, in consultation with the Cabinet member for Housing and Communities, to manage all matters relating to the procurement process, including agreeing the procurement route, agreeing the parameters and delivery model of a second partnership programme, agreeing the procurement documents, agreeing the evaluation criteria and the evaluation of the bids. A further report will be required prior to issue of the ‘Invitation to Participate in Dialogue’ including any details in relation to the Award Criteria and agreeing the shortlisted participants.