Decision Maker: Executive, Council

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 13, 2025

Purpose: Seeking approval for additional budget required for water hygiene services procurement

Content: The Executive RESOLVED to RECOMMEND to Council the approval of:   (i)            a capital budget of £845k to procure legionella and water hygiene remedial works identified through risk assessments. To be funded from HRA working balance reserve.   (ii)           a revenue budget of £162k to ensure all flat blocks are risk assessed, with 10% of both houses and bungalows added to our portfolio each year. To be funded from HRA working balance reserve.   (iii)          to commence procurement to select appropriate contractor(s) for the increased capital and revenue budgets, in addition to the water hygiene services procurement as approved by Executive on 1 April 2025.   (iv)          the total contract value of £1.07m, anticipated term 60 months (36 + 12+12). Subject to final strategic sourcing option, it is anticipated that:   a) the procurement will seek to award contracts, based on 2 x separate lots, to 2 x contractors who will provide services for risk assessments and remedial works respectively, and   b) the procurement will be subject to further competition via a frameworkagreement.   (v)           that any consequent contract award shall be subject to Executive approval as a Key Decision.