Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 11, 2024

Purpose: To consider the procurement strategy for a retrofit at scale pilot, which will explore new and innovative ways of funding housing energy efficiency projects, to help Camden achieve its 2030 carbon net zero target. 

Content: RESOLVED –   THAT, having considered the Equality Impact Assessment (Appendix A), and having had due regard to the needs set out in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010: (a)            The establishment of a bespoke Retrofit Prototype Test Model targeted at a sample 3,000 homes (9% of Council stock) designed to test principles for reducing carbon emissions while providing lower energy costs for residents be approved (b)            That authority be delegated to the Executive Director Supporting Communities following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance & Cost of Living, the Cabinet Member for Better Homes and the Executive Director Corporate Services, the power to take all decisions and operational actions required to develop and implement the prototype Retrofit Test Model, this to include: ·       Agreement of the detailed heads of terms and specifications for the model following financial and legal due diligence ·       Serving of transparency notices as specified under the Procurement Act 2023 ·       Approval of the procurement strategy/contract award once all relevant procurement notices, have been issued and internal governance and due diligence completed