Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 16, 2025

Purpose: The Cabinet will be asked to approve the procurement strategy for the delivery of a mix of construction and professional services contracts which are designed to improve the living standards of residents and quality of housing stock and to fulfil the Council’s obligations as a landlord.

Content: Cabinet resolved to:   (i)  Agree that the Council proceeds with the procurement of multiple capital projects as detailed in Appendix 1 to the report, in accordance with the strategy set out in the report;   (ii)  Delegate authority to the Strategic Director of Housing, Environment and Communities, in consultation with the Strategic Director, Resources, to conduct the procurements and award and enter into the contract(s) and all other necessary or ancillary agreements with the successful bidder(s), including authority to seek alternative contractors where service partners were unable to meet the 2025/26 pipeline delivery, subject to the endorsement of the Procurement Board and formal confirmation from the Head of Legal; and   (iii)  Grant retrospective consent for contracts totalling £5.69m, referred to in part or wholly as project references HRA-011, HRA-052, HRA-021, HRA-031, HRA-006 and HRA-012 in Appendix 1 to the report, to achieve legacy compliance with governance requirements.