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Cabinet Member Signing - Monday, 20 April 2026 - 4.00 pm
April 20, 2026 at 4:00 pm Cabinet Member Signing View on council websiteSummary
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The Cabinet Member Signing meeting was scheduled to discuss several key contract awards and a significant development project. The agenda included proposals for operational vehicles, fire doors, and the construction of new council homes, alongside reports on void works.
Award of Contract for the Provision of Operational Vehicles
The meeting was scheduled to consider the award of a short-term contract to Northgate Vehicle Hire Ltd for the provision of operational fleet vehicles. This contract, valued at a maximum of £3,000,000 over two years, is intended to cover the period while a wider council fleet needs analysis and consultation is undertaken, leading to a longer-term procurement. The report highlighted that this interim contract is essential for the delivery of services across Responsive Repairs, Voids, Facilities Management, and Planned Works, as the previous contract had expired. The award would utilise the Pretium Total Fleet Solutions Framework, described as a fully compliant route under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
Approve Award of Contract for Fire Doors and Works
A significant programme of fire safety works was scheduled for discussion, involving the award of a contract valued at £12,500,000 plus inflation. This programme focuses on the replacement of fire-rated doors, including flat entrance doors, communal doors, and riser/service cupboard doors, alongside passive fire safety works and decorations. The report emphasised that the safety of residents is paramount and that these works are crucial for compliance with current legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire Safety Act 2021, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, and the Building Safety Act 2022. The contract is intended to ensure consistent fire door standards across the Council's housing stock.
Approval to Deliver Council Homes and Let Construction Contract within Tiverton Estate Boundary N15 6RR
The meeting was set to consider the appointment of a contractor for the development of seventeen new council homes, including two fully wheelchair accessible homes, to be let at social rent. The proposed development site is within the Tiverton Estate boundary at N15 6RR. The report detailed that detailed planning permission had been submitted and that the council was seeking approval for the appropriation of the land for planning purposes to facilitate the development process. The buildings are designed to Passivhaus principles to achieve high levels of energy efficiency, incorporating features such as triple-glazed windows, roof-mounted photovoltaic panels, and air source heat pumps. The scheme aims to address the Council's commitment to building new affordable homes and contribute to the GLA 21-26 Affordable Homes Programme.
Direct Award for Voids Works to HCBS and PSL Properties
This item was scheduled for discussion but was marked as exempt, meaning details were not publicly available. Voids works typically refer to repairs and refurbishment carried out to properties that have become vacant before they can be re-let.
Exempt Items
Several other items on the agenda were marked as exempt from public disclosure, including further details on the direct award for voids works, the award of contracts for operational vehicles and fire doors, and the approval for the Tiverton Estate development. These were likely to contain commercially sensitive or financial information.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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EXEMPT - Award of Contract for Provision of Operational Vehicles
Recommendations Approved -
EXEMPT - Approve award of contract for Fire Doors & works
Recommendations Approved -
Award of Contract for Provision of Operational Vehicles
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet Member for Housing & Planning and Deputy Leader approved the award of a contract to Northgate Vehicle Hire Ltd for operational vehicles on 20/04/2026. The contract is for up to two years, with an initial one-year period and an option for a further year. This decision includes strengthening PCN recovery, regular fleet utilisation reviews, sharing monthly fleet spend reports, and conducting quarterly fleet audits.
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Direct Award for Voids Works to HCBS and PSL Properties
Recommendations Approved -
EXEMPT - Direct Award for Voids Works to HCBS and PSL Properties
Recommendations Approved -
Approve award of contract for Fire Doors & works
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet Member for Housing & Planning and Deputy Leader approved the award of a contract for fire doors and associated works on 20/04/2026. The decision approved the award to Bidder B for the provision and replacement of fire-rated doors and passive fire safety works within the council's residential housing stock. This includes approving the total contract value of £12,500,000.
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Approval to deliver Council homes and let construction contract within Tiverton Estate boundary N15 6RR
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet Member Signing decided to approve the appointment of a contractor to build seventeen council homes at Tiverton Estate for £6,732,469. The decision was made on 20/04/2026. The decision also approved a financial contribution for landscaped areas, the appropriation of land for planning purposes, and authorised public advertisements for the land appropriation.
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