Issue - meetings

RESOLVED that –

1) the contract be directly awarded to Sustainable Building Services to guarantee resources to deliver the scheme and secure the funding support.

2) progress on the contract be reported through the Housing Stock Management Group.  

Executive considered a report by the Portfolio Holder – Housing which sought approval for the award of a contract for installation of External Wall Insulation (EWI) to 93 Council properties.

It had been identified that the Council had a number of dwellings which would qualify for Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery Phase 2.  This scheme aimed to raise the energy efficiency of low-income and low Energy Performance Certified (EPC) rated homes. The Council had been successful in securing funding for 93 properties.

The proposed contractor, Sustainable Building Services, was already on site delivering Phase 1 of the scheme.

Moved by Councillor Sandra Peake and seconded by Councillor Liz Smyth

RESOLVED that –

1) the contract be directly awarded to Sustainable Building Services to guarantee resources to deliver the scheme and secure the funding support.

2) progress on the contract be reported through the Housing Stock Management Group. 

(Head of Property Services & Housing Repairs)

REASON FOR DECISION:

To ensure continuity of work flow and to ensure that works were completed within a tight schedule.  There was a 31 December 2021 completion deadline for the funding.

OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED:

The alternative option of a full competitive tender or mini completion within the Framework was rejected because of the tight timescales to complete the works and the necessity to secure a certified and competent contractor and resources.  The alternative option of extending the current contract was not deemed appropriate due to the large value and it would have required doubling the contract period.