Purpose

This report seeks to approve the award of two
contracts (Structural Surveys and Asbestos Surveys) following a
compliant procurement exercise. These contracts will support the
compliance of our Housing Stock. 

Decision

Summary of Decision: The Cabinet Member
for Housing Services has approved the award of two contracts, one
for Asbestos Surveys and another for Structural Surveyor Services,
to support the improvement of the Council’s housing stock and
meet its legal obligations on health and safety.
 
Reasons for Decision: The Council has
legal duties to identify and record the location of asbestos in its
buildings and carry out wider structural surveys focusing on fire
safety and structural integrity. These will be met through the
proposed contracts, which also support the aim to improve housing
in the Fairer Westminster strategy.