The Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report seeking approval for the award of a ‘works’ contract for the provision of repairs and decorations to the external and communal elements of housing blocks containing both Council flats and leaseholders.  The contract would relate to the repair and maintenance of the Council’s Housing Stock and would be awarded to a single contractor.  The expenditure would depend on the actual level of work that was required during the year. Based on expenditure records, the total expenditure was estimated to be around £560k per annum for both external and communal works, which would include the replacement of communal flooring.

Resolved -

That the Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services be authorised, in consultation with the Lead Councillor for Housing, to award a Works Contract for the External and Communal Maintenance Contract for a period of 5 years with a 2-year extension.