Purpose

Cabinet will consider a recommended service
delivery model for the delivery of repairs and maintenance services
to Council homes, following the expiry of the current term
partnership arrangements in 2027-28. 
 

Decision

Cabinet approved the
following recommendations:
Approves the
establishment of a Strategic Alliance underpinned by the Framework
Alliance Contract
(FAC-1) as a
strategic framework for the contracts set out in this report.
 
Delegates authority
to the Executive Director of Housing & Commercial Partnerships,
in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing Services,
to:

(i)             
Approve the procurement strategies for each contract as set out in
Table 2 and Section 11 of this report; and

(ii)            
Take any necessary steps to implement the Strategic Alliance
including implementing the individual procurement strategies,
subsequently procuring any consultants, contractors or providers to
support the delivery and operation of the Strategic Alliance, and
entering into any legal or other agreements to give effect to these
recommendations.
 
Reasons for Decision
The current
Term Partnering Contracts (TPC) expire in 2027.

 
The proposed
Strategic Alliance Framework and contract delivery model represents
a transformative approach to service delivery, placing resident
experience, sustainability, and collaboration at its core. It
aligns with the Council’s long-term strategic goals and
equips the Housing Service to address current and future challenges
effectively.