Decision details

It was clarified that it would be the responsibility of the Housing Tenancy Team to liaise with tenants over any issues identified by the Gas Contractors.

It was RESOLVED:

1.         That the procurement approach outlined in the report be agreed.

2.         That the procurement process be commenced.

3.         That a third-party procurement consultant be procured and appointed to support the procurement process.

4.         That the current contracts are extended to July 2020 to allow the incoming contractors to mobilise effectively, paid for from within the existing Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget.

5.         That the services are procured as two lots within the same open OJEU procurement, with bidders being permitted to bid for either or both, with the lots to be evaluated separately.

6.         That the Strategic Director (RP) be given delegated authority to award and finalise the terms of the contract(s) with the winning bidders after an officer panel has concluded an evaluation of tenders received and having consulted the Portfolio Holder for Housing, Health and Older People.

Reason for Decision: As contained in report.

Other Options considered: As contained in report.