Purpose

To consider the procurement strategy for a void property works contract for repair works to bring vacated properties up to standard.

Decision

RESOLVED –

(i)                 THAT, having had due regard to the equalities impact assessment (Appendix 1 of the report), and the obligations in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010, the procurement strategy for the provision of void property works with an estimated aggregate value of £59.8m over a potential 7-year term as set out in the report be approved.

(ii)                THAT authority to award the contracts in accordance with the approved procurement strategy be delegated to the Executive Director Homes and Communities, following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Better Homes and Homelessness Prevention and the Executive Director Corporate Services.