Issue - decisions

This item was chaired by Councillor Todd-Jones

Matter for Decision

Cambridge City Council was the lead authority with overall management responsibility for the Cambridgeshire Home Improvement Agency (CHIA) shared service. In accordance with the City Council’s corporate governance, the paper, therefore, sought approval for the CHIA Board decision to procure a comprehensive contractor framework for delivery of adaptations work managed by the Agency. The procurement value was projected to be between £3.5m to £3.7m/year although there was merit in building in some flexibility in the framework to allow for possible future growth. The contract term was initially three years with an option for a one year extension and procurement would be subject to the full terms of EU Procurement legislation.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Housing

     i.        Approved the CHIA Board decision to proceed with a 3+1 year contractor framework for provision of all adaptations work and specialist equipment.

    ii.        Authorised Cambridge City Council (on behalf of the partners) to invite and evaluate tenders and to appoint contractors for inclusion in a framework for delivery of all types of adaptations work and provision of specialist equipment.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Head of Estates & Facilities.

The Head of Estates & Facilities confirmed that an initial three year contract had been proposed based on legal advice.

The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.