Issue - meetings

Report from Cabinet Member for Housing Services attached.

Councillor Cummins, Cabinet Member for Housing Services reported that

the report seeks formal approval of a contract to the approved bidder. The regulator requires the stock to be upgraded in line with current regulations, Pennington Choices Limited carried out a full review of general needs and sheltered blocks which identified a range of works necessary to ensure compliance, the LD2 smoke detection upgrade works are within the scope to complete.

DECISION:-

·         Cabinet approve the award of a contract to the winning bidder AB Electrical and Building Ltd for the initial period to 31 March 2025 with the option to extend for a further 12 months until March 2026 at a value of £920,000.

·         Cabinet delegate finalisation of the terms of the contract to the Director of Law and Democratic Services in consultation with the Executive Director (Strategy & Transformation).

Reasons for recommendation(s):

Tenders were received from six contractors through the Procure Plus electrical framework, the tender was on a price and quality basis, it was procured through a mini competition. The winning bidder scored highest overall in the evaluation process. The evaluation of the tenders was carried out on a 70:30 price and quality/social value basis.

Corporate Procurement, (via STAR Procurement) has reviewed and is satisfied with the approach taken and the outcome.