2. That the Strategic Director for Economy, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, approves the procurement strategy to source a suitably experienced contractor via the South East Consortium Fire Safety Framework (External Fire Protection) (“SEC Framework”) to undertake spandrel panel replacement and associated works to four tower blocks. The contract is expected to be for 56 weeks, with an estimated start date of 23 September 2024 and completion in October 2025.