Issue - meetings

This report seeks approval to commence procurement of two multi-supplier, multi-lot framework agreements for housing works and technical consultancy services as required by Contract Standing Orders 88 and 89.  

Cabinet RESOLVED to

(1)      Approve inviting tenders for a framework agreement for Housing Refurbishment Works,on the basis of the pre - tender considerations set out in section 3.11 of the report.

(2)     Approve inviting tenders for a framework agreement for Technical Consultancy Services to support the asset management and refurbishment programmes,on the basis of the pre - tender considerations set out in section 4.8 of the report.

(3)     Approve Officers evaluating the tenders referred to in (1) and (2) above, on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in section 3.11 of the report.

(4)     Delegate to the Strategic Director for Community Wellbeing, in consultation with the Lead Member for Housing Welfare Reforms, authority to appoint contractors and consultants to the framework agreements referred to in (1) and (2) above for a term of 4 years.

(5)     That in line with the Council Procurement Rules, specific contract awards would be as set out in paragraphs 5.6 – 5.10 of the report.

The Cabinet Member for Housing and Welfare Reform, Councillor Eleanor Southwood, introduced the report seeking approval to tender for two framework agreements that would provide greater capacity for technical consultancy and practical delivery of housing refurbishment works. The agreements would support the delivery of the council’s commitment to expand its social housing provision alongside development of its Asset Management Strategy.  

Cabinet RESOLVED to

(1)      Approve inviting tenders for a framework agreement for Housing Refurbishment Works, on the basis of the pre - tender considerations set out in section 3.11 of the report.

(2)     Approve inviting tenders for a framework agreement for Technical Consultancy Services to support the asset management and refurbishment programmes, on the basis of the pre - tender considerations set out in section 4.8 of the report.

(3)     Approve Officers evaluating the tenders referred to in (1) and (2) above, on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in section 3.11 of the report.

(4)     Delegate to the Strategic Director for Community Wellbeing, in consultation with the Lead Member for Housing Welfare Reforms, authority to appoint contractors and consultants to the framework agreements referred to in (1) and (2) above for a term of 4 years.

(5)     That in line with the Council Procurement Rules, specific contract awards would be as set out in paragraphs 5.6 – 5.10 of the report.