Purpose

To approve the proposal to insource the principal part of the repairs service and to recommission specialist functions.

To approve a proposal to enter into a ten-year (break clause at 5 years) lease agreement for property to be used as a works depot.

To agree to the lease of approximately 187 vehicles for use by operatives who will work on the insourced repairs service

To agree and delegate authority to the Strategic Director (Neighbourhoods) to award a contract to a supplier of an ICT system to record and manage repairs

Decision

The Executive:-

(1)      Agree the proposal for the Council to establish an Internal Property Service and directly deliver the principal operational elements of the housing repairs and maintenance service.

(2)      Agree the proposal to recommission specialist managed services through externally procured contracts managed by the Council, including specialist fire safety services, lift and hoist services, specialist compliance services, specialist mechanical and electrical systems, asbestos services and other specialist technical functions requiring specialist accreditation, certification, independent inspection or technical expertise.

(3)      Agree the associated mobilisation programme

(4)      Endorse the proposal that officers continue discussions with Equans regarding appropriate contingency arrangements to support a smooth transition to the new delivery model and maintain service continuity.

(5)      Request that Officers have regard to the recommendation from Resources and Governance Scrutiny in relation to naming the Internal Property Service ‘Manchester City Works’

(6)      Request that officers have regard for the Council’s policy of no compulsory redundancies as part of the service's five year efficiency programme and personnel plan and the Council’s commitment to staff training and development