Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 21, 2026

Purpose: To delegate authority to approve the award of contracts.

Content: 1.      That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for City Development, Jobs and Skills, in consultation with the Director of City Development, to approve the award of a contract for sandwiches, food to go and snacks when the evaluation process is complete.   2.      That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for City Development, Jobs and Skills, in consultation with the Deputy Director of Assets, to approve the award of a contract for the Urgent Responsive Building & Structure Fabric Repair when the evaluation process is complete.   3.      That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for City Development, Jobs and Skills, in consultation with the Deputy Director of Assets, to approve the award of contracts for the Planned Building Maintenance and Minor Works Framework when the evaluation process is complete, as well as for call-off contracts above the services threshold.   4.      That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, in consultation with the Executive Director of Families, to approve the award of a contract for Colton Hills Secondary School Changing Room Extension when the evaluation process is complete.   5.      That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, in consultation with the Deputy Director of Children’s Services, to approve the award of a contract for Care Leavers Supported Accommodation Service (18 to 21 years old) when the evaluation process is complete.   6.      That authority be delegated to the Deputy Leader: City Housing, in consultation with the Deputy Director of Housing, to approve the award of a contract for Homes Improvement Agency Multi Contractor Agreement when the evaluation process is complete.   7.      That authority be delegated to the Deputy Leader: City Housing, in consultation with the Deputy Director of Housing to approve the award of a contract for Homes Improvement Agency Specialist Equipment when the evaluation process is complete.   8.      That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Resident Services, in consultation with the Director of Resident Services, to approve the award of a contract for the disposal of gully and waste sweepings when the evaluation process is complete.   9.      That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Resident Services, in consultation with the Director of Resident Services, to approve the award of a contract for Mortuary and Pathology Services when the evaluation process is complete.   10.   That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Resident Services, in consultation with the Director of Resident Services, to approve the award of a contract for the Provision of Kerbside Recycling Processing.