Purpose

The objectives of this procurement are to continue the recovery of the repairs service for day-to-day repairs, void works, emergencies and communal areas. It will also include the procurement of specialist contractors for damp and mould, and the general maintenance of windows, drainage, doors and roofs. This will continue to improve our residents’ customer journey. The Strategy will also offer long term stability to our repairs supply chain over several years.

Decision

1. To note that Appendix 1 is not for publication on the basis that it contains information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) as set out in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).
2. Approve the procurement strategy to undertake a procurement exercise, using the competitive flexible procedure for a borough-wide responsive repairs service, in compliance with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023, Procurement Regulations 2024, and the Council’s own Contract Standing Orders (CSOs).
3. Approve that the Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Services, in consultation with the Assistant Director of Legal Services and the Assistant Director of Repairs be authorised to enter into agreements as necessary to bring the decisions in this procurement strategy into effect.