Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: July 16, 2025

Purpose: To endorse the procurement principles and note commencement of procurement.

Content: 1.    NOTED the set of procurement principles outlined in this report have been developed through engagement with tenants and the Landlord Assurance Board, in addition to a review of contract options, best practice, performance of current contract, tenant feedback and tenant satisfaction data.   2.    APPROVED the procurement principles set out in this report and agree that they will form the basis of the procurement specification and evaluation.   3.    DELEGATED AUTHORITY to the Director for Housing and Communities, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Leadership, Projects and Housing, to make minor amendments to the procurement principles, to finalise the associated procurement documentation.   4.    NOTED that the Director for Housing and Communities will commence a procurement process in accordance with the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules to seek repair, void and planned maintenance contract(s) for the Council’s Housing Service to be effective from 1 April 2026 and will oversee evaluation of the applications received.   5.    NOTED that a further report will be presented to Cabinet no later than December 2025 detailing the outcome of the procurement process and recommendations to award the associated contract(s).