Purpose

To consider the specification for the Housing contract.

Decision

RESOLVED to:

I.                 Members approve the detailed technical specifications (Appendix A) as set out in this report for the procurement of property maintenance services, for the main element of the mixed economy model, covering: a. Reactive Repairs specification b. Voids specification c. Capital Investment Programme specification  

II.               Members delegate authority to the Interim Director of Property in consultation with the Interim Strategic Director, Housing, Health and Communities, the Chief Executive, the Strategic Director of Finance, Commercialisation and Corporate Services with the relevant portfolio holders (Housing and Finance), to make any minor modifications to the specifications as may be required based on feedback from stakeholders or procurement advisors.

III.              Members delegate authority to the Interim Director of Property in consultation with the Interim Strategic Director, Housing, Health and Communities, the Chief Executive, the Strategic Director of Finance, Commercialisation and Corporate Services with the relevant portfolio holders (Housing and Finance) commence procurement activities according to the specifications, managing the processes through to contractor appointment, mobilisation and ultimately service go-live on 1st April 2025.

IV.             Members note that a further report will be brought to Cabinet in October 2024 to approve the recommended contractors and mobilisation plans prior to the new mixed economy model going live