The Corporate and Resources Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council is scheduled to convene on Thursday, 19 March 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on the Council's Delivery Plan for 2026/27, proposals for fire safety remedial works, and the procurement strategies for soft facilities management and water, wastewater, and ancillary services.

Council Delivery Plan 2026/27

The committee is set to review and potentially approve the draft Council Delivery Plan for the 2026/27 financial year. This plan outlines the key actions the Council intends to take to achieve the priorities set out in its overarching Council Plan (2023-27). The Delivery Plan is structured around the themes of Fairer, Safer, Greener, Together, and Future Council, detailing specific actions and activities designed to deliver the Council's ambitions for its residents and communities. The plan has been developed with input from officers and takes into account the Council's priorities and financial circumstances.

Fire Safety Remedial Works 2026-27 - Contract Award

A significant item on the agenda concerns the award of a contract for fire safety remedial works across the Council's housing stock. The report details the necessity of these works to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, following assessments such as Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs). The committee is being asked to approve the award of a contract to Quinn London for these works, with a proposed value of £2.192 million for a 12-month period. Additionally, the committee will consider approving increases to the capital budgets for 2025/26 and 2026/27 to cover the costs associated with these essential safety measures. The report highlights that while significant progress has been made, approximately 935 fire safety items remain outstanding.

Soft FM Contract - Procurement Strategy

The committee will discuss and is expected to approve the procurement strategy for a new soft Facilities Management (FM) services contract. This contract will cover essential services including cleaning, porterage, pest control, and fire alarm testing. The current contract is due to end on 30 September 2026, necessitating the procurement of a replacement. The proposed strategy involves using the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework Facilities and Workplace Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), which is intended to streamline the process and ensure that bids are received from suitably vetted suppliers. The new contract is anticipated to be for a term of 3 years, with options for two one-year extensions, and is forecast to exceed £6 million over its lifetime.

Water, Wastewater and Ancillary Services - Contract Award

The committee is being asked to approve the award of a contract for the provision and management of the Council's water, wastewater, and ancillary services. The current contract expires on 30 April 2026, and a new agreement is required to ensure continuity of these essential services. The proposed contract, which includes a two-year extension option, has an estimated maximum value of £1,966,650 (excluding VAT), with a 12% contingency included to manage potential wholesale price increases. The chosen procurement route is a direct call-off under a specific framework, which is expected to ensure value for money through a fixed retail margin and transparency in billing. The services provided will include billing, customer service, consumption monitoring, and support for leak detection and water efficiency initiatives, aligning with the Council's Net Zero 2030 objectives.