Purpose

To ensure that there is a competent and
qualified contractor in place to carry out maintenance works to the
council’s housing stock. The decision is taken in relation to
the decision of Cabinet on 12th March 2025, to delegate authority
for selection of contractor to the Executive Director, Place in
consultation with the Executive Director of Finance and
Transformation.

An external tender process was undertaken during the last quarter
of 2024 returning 13 tenders. The Tender Commercial Reviews and
Moderation are detailed in Section 7 and appended to this report in
support of the request for approval.

The decision is made in accordance with the approval of Cabinet on
12 March 2025, to delegate decision making in relation to this
matter.

Content

(1) That the Executive Director of Place, in
consultation with the Executive Director of Finance and
Transformation, give approval to the appointment of Hill Interior
Contracts Limited as the sole provider for Bathroom, Shower, Wet
Room and Flooring Replacement and Repair together with Associated
Builders Work for the duration of 3 years with the option to extend
for a further 1 year, commencing from 01st June 2025.

(2) That the Assistant Director – Law and Governance and
Monitoring Officer be authorised to enter into or execute under
seal any documentation in relation to the award of the
contract.