Decision Maker: Joint Assistant Director: Housing Services

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 3, 2024

Purpose: Sought legal and procurement advice and agreed to procure a void and refurbishment contractor. One year award to one or two contractors as a prelude to an open tender exercise. Tender to go out to three suppliers to evidence best value for contract value of £800,000

Content: Decision: To enter a one year contract with an anticipated approximate value of £700,000 with Kincraig Construction Limited. Reason(s): To enable the council to undertake and manage the refurbishment of void properties so that these can be relet. Other options considered and rejected by the Executive: Not to enter the contract which present a significant risk to the council until the longer term procurement exercise can be undertaken. Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation granted: None.