Procurement Strategy for the Provision of Water Services for Housing Non-Residential and Corporate Properties (2027-2032)
July 1, 2026 Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Services (Officer) 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
The Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Services approved the water procurement strategy for housing non-residential and corporate properties on 01/07/2026. Authority was delegated to award a contract to LASER's preferred supplier. This decision ensures continued water supply and sewage removal services beyond February 2027.
The Executive Director of People's Services, in consultation with the Deputy Leader, approved the award of a contract for works to create SEN units at Brackenbury and Wormholt Park Primary Schools on 27/04/2026. This includes approving the contract award to the Preferred Supplier and an additional programme contingency of 10%.
The Leader of the Council approved the termination of the main works contract with Ardmore Construction Group Limited on 19/06/2026. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director of Place, in consultation with the Director of Legal Services, to complete the termination activities. This action is to allow the appointment of an interim Principal Designer and Principal Contractor to enable subcontractors to recommence work and secure the supply chain.
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Purpose
The current council water utilities supply and sewage removal contract for non-residential and corporate properties is coming to an end on 27th February 2027. Therefore, new contracts are required. Approve the water procurement strategy, as set out and to provide delegated authority to award a contract to Laser’s winning tender, under the council’s contract standing orders 2026.
Decision
- To approve the water procurement strategy as set out in this report, and to delegate authority to award a contract to LASER’s preferred supplier, in accordance with the Council’s Contract Standing Orders 2026
- Appendices 1 (Project Financial details) and Appendix 2 (Procurement process) to be exempt.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Lead officer | Daryle Mathurin |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |