Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Decision approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 16, 2025

Purpose: The report will seek approval from Cabinet to award a contract for refurbishment and cyclical decoration works to the block.  

Content: For the reasons set out in this report and its appendices, Cabinet RESOLVED to Agree to:   i)  The award of the Hamara Ghar Refurbishment, Modernisation and Retrofit Contract to Mulalley & Co Ltd by way of a direct award call off under the LHC Refurbishment and Modernisation (RM3) Framework in the sum of £8.1m. ii)  Make a total estimated budget provision for the project of £9m including additional costs as set out in 4.5 below to be met from uncommitted capital allocations within the Retrofit Programme Budget. iii)  Delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Inclusive Economy, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Council Housing Improvements, to agree variations within the overall budget of £9m, referred to at 2.2. above.   Alternatives considered   a)  Undertake the works in-house – not an option; the Council’s in-house repair and maintenance team, RMS, does not have the capacity to undertake works of this nature. b)  Do not award - not an option as this will result in the failure to meet the council's obligations as landlord.