Purpose

The council has a duty to repair and maintain
properties under its housing stock to a decent habitable
standard.
 
In June 2023, Cabinet approved the award of a
contract to Wates Property Services Limited for the provision of
responsive repairs and maintenance services. The contract is for an
initial period of 2 years, ending on 5th June 2025. The
contract includes an option to extend for a further period of up to
2 years, in 1-year extensions.
 
This report recommends an extension of the
current contract with Wates Property Services Limited for a period
of 1 year from 6th June 2025 to 5th June 2026
at a value up to £4,500,000. These services are crucial to
the council’s operations. Wates Property Services Limited has
performed well over the last 2 years, and it will be expected that
they continue to deliver at the same level as a minimum.