Purpose

To obtain approval to initiate a procurement exercise for Reactive and Remedial Contract Services with a proposed contract term of 3+1+1 years and to outline the associated next steps.

Decision

That Cabinet noted the report and:

i.                 Delegated authority to the Executive Director of Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning, Governance, and Asset Management, to award the contracts following the tender evaluation process. Centralising Repairs & Maintenance budgets will enable Property Services to manage expenditure holistically, ensuring better alignment with strategic priorities and enabling more effective financial control.