Decision

Decision
 
For the reasons set
out in the report and its appendices Cabinet RESOLVED to Agree:
 
i) 
The Decent Homes Standard improvement works to the Council’s
HRA housing stock as described in the report at Section 4
(Proposals) to be undertaken by way of programmes of works;
ii) 
To delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Inclusive
Economy, Housing & Culture in consultation with the Lead Member
for Housing Landlord and Tenant Experience Improvements:
· 
To commence and approve the procurement process for up to four
contracts for the programme of Decent Homes Standard works to the
Council’s HRA housing stock, up to a total cost envelope of
£18m;
· 
To award the contracts subject to their combined value not
exceeding the budgetary envelope of £18m.
 
Alternatives
Considered
 
a) 
Do nothing - this is not an option for the Council. As a social
housing landlord, the Council has a duty to ensure its properties
meet the Decent Homes Standard as a minimum.
b) 
Provision of works in-house – the size of the project means
the Council does not have the appropriate resources required to
undertake the project in-house.
c) 
Open-market procurement process – while this option has been
considered, several of the suppliers in the market capable of
undertaking the works have registered on more appropriately
dedicated procurement platforms. Therefore, this process would
attract additional costs and time with no added benefits.