ICMD - Responsive Repairs and Empty Buildings Contract Extension
March 11, 2026 Statutory Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Safe and Genuinely Affordable Home (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Statutory Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Safe and Genuinely Affordable Home agreed to extend the responsive repairs and empty buildings contract with Axis Europe PLC for one year from 7 March 2026 to 6 March 2027. The contract extension is valued at up to £3,500,000. Axis Europe PLC will be required to confirm additional commitment to local resident support and opportunities, continue climate change initiatives, and adhere to equality and diversity policies.
Full council record
Purpose
The council has a duty to repair and maintain
properties under its housing stock to a decent habitable
standard.
Cabinet previously approved the award of a
contract to Axis Europe PLC for the provision of responsive repairs
and empty building services. The contract is for an initial period
of 2 years, ending on 7 March 2026. The contract includes an option
to extend for a further period or periods of up to 2 years.
This report recommends an extension of the
current contract with Axis Europe PLC for a period of 1 year from 7
March 2026 to 6 March 2027 at a value of up to £3,500,000.
These services are crucial to the council’s operations. Axis
Europe PLC has performed well over the last 2 years.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Effective from | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |