Issue - decisions
Authority to award additional contract for Housing Repairs and Maintenance Service (Key Decision taken under Chief Executive Delegated Emergency Powers)
02/04/2025 - Authority to award additional contract for Housing Repairs and Maintenance Service (Key Decision taken under Chief Executive Delegated Urgency Powers)
That the Chief Executive, exercising urgency powers pursuant to paragraph 9.3.2 of Part 3 of the Constitution:
i) Notes that the contractor approved by Cabinet on 10 February 2025 for the award for Lot 4 (Responsive Repairs in Area 2) has withdrawn from the procurement process.
ii) Approves the temporary extension of the Council’s current repairs and maintenance contract with Wates Property Services Limited at revised rates for a period of sixty (60) days for the reasons set out in paragraph 3.4 of the accompanying report.
iii) Approves the award of contract for Lot 4 (Responsive Repairs in Area 2) to Mears Limited for a term of five years (less mobilisation period) plus an option to extend for three years and one further two year extension in the sum of £14.1m.
iv) Approves Wates Property Services Limited undertaking the Lot 4 Services (Responsive Repairs in Area 2) for a period of up to six (6) months while Mears Limited mobilise to commence their provision of service.