Decision details

1.    To note that Appendices 1-3 are not for publication on the basis that they contain information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) as set out in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

2.    That the Strategic Director for Economy, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, approves the appointment of United Living (South) Ltd to provide pre-construction services for a sum of £384,400.00. The Pre-Construction Services Agreement (“PCSA”) period is expected to start in January 2024 and conclude during April 2024.

3.    That the Strategic Director for Economy, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, approves the contingency sum detailed in exempt Appendix 3 to deal with any unforeseen costs that may arise during the delivery of the pre-construction services.

4.    That the Strategic Director for Economy, and the Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, notes that the formal award of the PCSA will not be made until completion of consultation with affected leaseholders under Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

5.    That the Strategic Director for Economy, and the Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, note that a further report will be presented to the Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, seeking approval to award the main works contract. This is expected to be during April 2024, subject to agreement of contract sum and contract terms during the PCSA period.

This project was included in the Procurement Strategy appended to the 12-year housing investment plan approved by September 2021 Cabinet.

The decision above is required to appoint the successful contractor to carry out pre-construction services which will in turn enable the Council to enter into a formal building contract for the works required in these properties.

As described in the report.