ICMD - Responsive Repairs & Maintenance 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 decided to extend the responsive repairs and maintenance contract with Wates Property Services Limited for one year from 6 June 2026 to 5 June 2027. The decision was recorded on 11 March 2026. Wates Property Services Limited will be required to confirm commitment to social value, climate change initiatives, and equality policies during the extension.
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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.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Effective from | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |