Decision

Recommendations

1. 1  Approve the procurement strategy for gas boiler repairs and servicing to provide support to the in-house team as outlined in this report.
2. 2  Approve the procurement strategy for gas boiler installations as outlined in this report.
3. 3  Delegate authority to award these contracts to the Corporate Director of Homes and Neighbourhoods following consultation with the Executive Member for Homes and Neighbourhoods, following completion of the tender process.
4. 4  Approve a direct contract award to Castlepoint Gas for gas boiler installations pursuant of the Constellia framework for a period of up to 12 months from July 1st 2026 until 1st July 2027 at a total estimated cost of up to £19,000,000 (inc. VAT).
5. 5  Approve a variation to the existing contract value and date of the existing Lot 1 Gas Boiler Responsive Repairs and Servicing - North contract with GEM ENVIRONMENTAL BUILDING SERVICE LTD at a total estimated value cost of up to £2,600,000 (inc. VAT) with an addition of 1 month to the existing contract.
6. 6  Approve a variation to extend the existing Lot 2 Gas Boiler Responsive Repairs and Servicing – South contract with BRITISH GAS SOCIAL HOUSING LIMITED for a period of 13 months 1st June 2026 until 1st July 2027 at a total estimated value of up £4,655,000 (inc. VAT).
7. 7  To note the importance of these services to the Council’s residents and that the Executive Member will be working closely with the Corporate Director to ensure effective delivery.

Decisions:

AGREED recommendations

Reasons for the decision – as detailed in the report 

Other options considered – as detailed in the report 

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none