Purpose

We recently completed 'phase one' of our LED
lighting programme. This involved upgrading communal lighting in
corridor stairs and exterior of buildings in blocks on Council
Housing Estates.

We are now seeking approval to compliantly direct award the 'phase
2' contract (estimated at £850,000) to Openview Security
Solution Limited via the London Housing Consortium Framework, LOT
'Whole House Refurbishments and Associated Works framework
(WH2)'.

Decision

That Strategic Director for the Economy in
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness
approves:
 
·        
Compliant contract direct award to OpenView Security
Solutions Limited via the London Housing Consortium Framework. The
contract will be for £850,000.
 

Reasons for the decision

In October 2023, the service
seeks to begin ‘final phase’ of the programme for LED
lighting upgrades to communal lighting in corridor stairs and
exterior of buildings in blocks on Council Housing Estates. The
award of this contract is critical in delivering these
works.
 

Alternative options considered

There are a range of
procurement options available to procure providers of these
works:
 
·        
Competitive tender
·        
Mini-competition from a suitable framework or Dynamic Purchasing
System (DPS)
·        
Direct award from a suitable framework – Recommended
Option
·        
Direct award outside of any framework.