Issue - meetings

(a)       That the Committee note the award of the managed stores contract, as outlined in the report, via the ADRA All Wales Materials framework; and

(b)       That the Committee note the award of a four year contract with the option to extend for a further four years subject to performance.

The Business Manager presented the proposals for the future supply of building materials and associated services through a managed stores via the ADRA All Wales Materials framework.  The framework offers opportunities across Wales for collaboration with other authorities and housing providers, thus providing potential materials cost savings due to economies of scale.

The Council would continue to monitor performance of the contract through receipt of key performance indicators.  This would allow early identification of any concerns with performance and presents opportunities for continuous improvement measures to be developed.

The Business Manager responded to questions raised by Councillor Bernie Attridge around other available sites and community benefit.

The recommendations, as outlined within the report, were moved by Councillor Bernie Attridge, and seconded by Councillor Rob Davies. 

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the Committee note the award of the managed stores contract, as outlined in the report, via the ADRA All Wales Materials framework; and

(b)       That the Committee note the award of a four year contract with the option to extend for a further four years subject to performance.