Purpose

To consider the specification for the Housing
contract.

Content

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