Variation of Home Improvement Agency Contracts (TBrown and Effectable)
October 28, 2026 Cabinet Member for Housing (Cabinet member) Key decision Unknown 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 Cabinet Member for Housing decided to approve variations to contracts with T Brown and Effectable Ltd for home improvement agency services. The decision was made on 28/10/2026. The variations are to increase contract values by up to 50% to meet increased demand for adaptations and specialist equipment.
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Purpose
It is proposed to vary the Home Improvement Agency (HIA) contracts of TBrown (Lot 1) and Effectable (Lot 2) by up to 50%, to meet increased demand for adaptations and specialist equipment.
Decision
- To approve the variation of contract to T Brown for the sum of £1,428,879 for the Installation of Wet Rooms and Specialist Bathing Equipment in the North of the Borough from May 2026 to March 2027.
- To approve the variation of contract to Effectable Ltd for the sum of £1,516,622 for the Installation of Wet Rooms and Specialist Bathing Equipment in the South of the Borough from May 2026 to March 2027.
- To note the spend to date (from April 2024) on the T Brown contract as £2,229,980
- To note the spend to date (from April 2024) on the Effectable contract as £2,103,633
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins |
| Outcome | For consultation |
| Decision date | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Effective from | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Plan published | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Lead officer | Menna Bond |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |