Purpose

Approval of contract award for the provision of voids and temporary accommodation voids works

Decision

1. That the Strategic Director of Housing approves the award of Contract A (covering Bermondsey, Rotherhithe, and Borough and Bankside contract areas) for Voids and Temporary Accommodation Voids Works to Chas Berger Ltd. up to a maximum estimated sum of £2.95m per annum for an initial three-year period (maximum £8.85m) commencing 29 January 2026 with the option to extend (in increments at the council’s sole discretion subject to performance) for up to two additional years bringing the total maximum estimated contract value to £14.75m.
2. That the Strategic Director of Housing approves the award of Contract B (covering Peckham and Nunhead contract areas) for Voids and Temporary Accommodation Voids Works to Greyline Group Ltd. up to a maximum estimated sum of £2.95m per annum for an initial three-year period (maximum £8.85m) commencing 29 January 2026 with the option to extend (in increments at the council’s sole discretion subject to performance) for up to two additional years bringing the total maximum estimated contract value to £14.75m.
3. That the Strategic Director of Housing approves the award of Contract C (covering Camberwell and Dulwich contract areas) for Voids and Temporary Accommodation Voids Works to Higgins Partnerships 1961 PLC up to a maximum estimated sum of £2.95m per annum for an initial three-year period (maximum £8.85m) commencing 29 January 2026 with the option to extend (in increments at the council’s sole discretion subject to performance) for up to two additional years bringing the total maximum estimated contract value to £14.75m.
4. That the Strategic Director of Housing approves the award of Contract D (covering Walworth and temporary accommodation Out of Southwark contract areas) for Voids and Temporary Accommodation Voids Works to Ser Contractor Ltd. up to a maximum estimated sum of £2.95m per annum for an initial three-year period (maximum £8.85m) commencing 29 January 2026 with the option to extend (in increments at the council’s sole discretion subject to performance) for up to two additional years bringing the total maximum estimated contract value to £14.75m.
5. That the Strategic Director of Housing notes that all four contractors will operate as a backup to each other in the event of a failure to deliver the service using their own tendered rates should this be required as detailed in paragraph 9 of the report.