Decision

RESOLVED that following a competitive dialogue process, the contract for the provision of Housing repairs, maintenance and capital works be awarded to the Party named in the EXEMPT Annex 1 of the report for an initial contract period of 4 years and 6 months from 1 October 2024, with the option to extend further up to a maximum period of 9 years and 6 months at a maximum value of £165m, subject to:

(a)       successful completion of Section 20 Stage 2 Leaseholder consultation;

(b)       any negotiations with the Party named in EXEMPT Annex 1 required to confirm financial commitment and/or other terms contained in the tender, as permitted by Regulation 30(20) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, being satisfactorily concluded; and

(c)        the Executive Director Place, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing being satisfied that the clarifications referred in (b) above do not materially change any essential aspects of the tender or commercial terms set out in this report.