Issue - meetings

Councillor Schmid expressed his disappointment that local firms were unable to access the framework.  However, on a positive note, local businesses were pleased that this contract would result in a more professional and efficient service provision.  There will also be better returns on the portfolio.

The Leader supported Councillor Ivimy’ s call for broader social responsibility and benefits.  The Council does not want to see betting and payday loan shops springing up across the borough. The contract would ensure a mixed economy and vibrant community.

1.1.        That the Business Case document appended to the report and the case put forward for outsourcing the Council’s Commercial Property Management Function to GVA Grimley Ltd, be noted.

1.2.        That approval be given to the proposal to outsource the Council’s Commercial Property Management Function and authorise officers to proceed to call off a contract from the Council’s Property Framework with GVA Grimley Ltd, the named contractor on the Framework for providing commercial property management services.