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13.1

Members considered a report of
the Executive Director Neighbourhood Services seeking
approval to commission contracts with external providers for the
following specialist services for Direct Services through
2024/25:
• Disrepairs
• Damp and Mould

 

 

13.2

RESOLVED
UNANIMOUSLY: That the Housing Policy
Committee:-
 

 

1)   
Approves the commission of a contract for a period of up to 2 years
with a provider for the delivery of the disrepairs works, with an
estimated value of £1,200,000 as set out in this report.

2)   
Approves the commission of a contract for a period of up to 2 years
with a provider for the delivery of damp and mould remedial works,
with an estimated value of £1,250,000 as set out in this
report.

3)   
Notes the impact on the 2024/2025 business plan of the proposals
set out in paragraph 4.2.4 of this report and that savings will be
required in 2025/2026.

 

 

13.3

Reasons for Decision

13.3.1

Preferred option – to commission the
contracts described in section 1 of this report. This will enable
the Council to increase provision in both Disrepairs and Damp/Mould
works to address the existing backlog of works. The procurement of
the contracts will ensure the Council is operating in accordance
with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and achieving best value
in its procurement of the services.

 

 

 

 

13.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

13.4.1

Do Nothing - this is not an option as the
Council has the ongoing requirement and legal responsibility to
maintain its buildings and housing estate. Additional procurement
of extra external resources is required to ensure the Council is
fulfilling its obligations as Landlord.

 

 

13.4.2

Self-Deliver - this is not an option; the
service does not have the capacity to deliver the services to the
level required to reduce the existing backlog of works.

 

 

13.4.3

Pass more work to existing contractors –
this is not an option as the Council’s current contractors
are operating at their capacity.