Decision details

The Service Manager (Housing Assets) introduced a report to seek approval from the Committee, to appoint two contractors: by Direct Award through the Procure Plus Framework, to carry out Whole House Envelope works to approximately 1500 properties over the next five financial years.  This work continued the second tranche of planned capital improvements to ensure the Council’s rented homes continued to meet the current Welsh Housing Quality Standards (WHQS) standard and all legislative requirements.

            The Service Manager provided background and an overview of the tendering exercise with Procure Plus and also the performance of the contractors.

            Councillor Ted Palmer commented on the work carried out by the contractors which he said had been very good, with any issues resolved quickly.

            In response to questions from Councillor David Evans on works carried out where properties adjoin private properties, the Service Manager provided details of the engagement with private property owners and the independent appointment of a third party surveyor.

            The recommendation as outlined within the report was moved by Councillor Ted Palmer and seconded by Councillor Kevin Rush.

RESOLVED:

That the Committee support Cabinet and the Cabinet Member for Housing approving the Direct Award to the two contractors, as outlined within the report, to carry out the Whole House Envelope programme, through the Procure Plus framework.