Purpose

The purpose of this report is to seek Executive approval to procure a new term contract for responsive repairs and maintenance services as is required to repair and maintain the housing stock owned and managed by the Council and the Council's housing companies.

Decision

That the recommendation to conduct a competitive procurement exercise to enable the Council to procure a service contract for Housing Responsive Repairs and Maintenance the objective of which is to provide the best outcomes for the delivery of the service requirements and achieve best value for money for the Council and LHC’s, be approved.