Issue - meetings

To consider a report by Councillor Julian Thompson-Hill, Lead Member for Finance, Performance and Strategic Assets (copy enclosed) seeking Cabinet approval to commence a procurement for a works contract with a licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor.

Vote taken: 8 in favour, 0 against, 0 abstentions

RESOLVED that Cabinet –

(a)       agree to commence the procurement process for this works contract with a licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor to be advertised;

(b)       agree that the decision above be implemented immediately  in order to prevent any delay in awarding the contract, and

(c)        confirm that it has read, understood and taken account of the Well-being Impact Assessment (Appendix 1 to the report) as part of its consideration.

Councillor Julian Thompson-Hill presented a report seeking approval to commence a procurement for a works contract with a licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor.

The current arrangements to facilitate asbestos removal in council properties via a collaborative framework was due to expire in December 2020.  To facilitate a more flexible and streamlined approach a works contract was recommended involving an agreement with one contractor and fixed rates ensuring better value for money and a more tailored service.  The works contract would be set up for an initial 12 months with the opportunity to extend annually to a maximum of 10 years and renewal would only occur if satisfied with the contractor’s performance.  Details of the contact value had been set out in the report with a total contract value up to £4m.  To prevent any delay in awarding the contract it was recommended the decision to commence the procurement be implemented immediately.

Cabinet was satisfied that the recommended procurement process supported the business needs of the council and delivered value for money.  It was noted that permission to award the contract to the successful tenderer would be subject to a further report to Cabinet in December.

RESOLVED that Cabinet –

(a)       agree to commence the procurement process for this works contract with a licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor to be advertised;

(b)       agree that the decision above be implemented immediately  in order to prevent any delay in awarding the contract, and

(c)        confirm that it has read, understood and taken account of the Well-being Impact Assessment (Appendix 1 to the report) as part of its consideration.