This report seeks authorisation to commence the procurement exercise leading to a fully compliant and commercial advantageous route to market for the HRA capital investment programme which will ensure best value in future provision and provide for vigorous contract management procedures to be adopted in the proposed contract.

The Mayor noted and agreed the reasons for urgency as set out in the report.

DECISION

1.    Approve the contracting approach and procurement strategy for the Major Works contracts and Professional Technical Consultancy Services contracts that will deliver the Capital Investment Programme for Housing Management.

2.    Authorise the Corporate Director Housing and Regeneration to enter into all contracts and associated agreements and documentation, in consultation with the Mayor and Lead Member, to the winners of the various competitive exercises in accordance with this report

3.    Authorise that a special project team (Led by Procurement) is created to include feedback and inclusion of the Mayor and Lead Member for Housing to ensure effective qualitative criteria and evaluation of most advantages submissions is in place with support from Senior Executive officers, external legal, financial and commercial experts within the Council

Action by

CORPORATE DIRECTOR HOUSING AND REGENERATION (P. PATTERSON)

Divisional Director for Asset Management (M. Killeen)