Reasons for urgency were noted.

The Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officer responses were noted.

DECISION

1.    To agree to extend the existing contract H3190 for housing repairs, maintenance, and gas servicing and repair for 8 months from 1^st April 2021 to 30^th November  2021 with an option to exit any of the four service elements earlier; the value of the contract extension is estimated to be up to £10M (the total contract value over ten years is around £160M) – this is not a requirement for additional funds; this is budgeted for within existing budgets for 2021/22

2.    To note the risk and mitigation actions in relation to leasehold recharging that will be in place (Appendix B to the report).

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, PLACE (A. SUTCLIFFE)

(Divisional Director, Housing and Regeneration (K. Swift)