The gas and ancillary items contract for Housing will end in July 2025. The current contract allows for an extension of two years, structured as one plus one year, subject to mutual agreement by client and contractor. The extensions are to be let on existing contract terms and conditions; however, the incumbent contractor is now seeking amendments to these terms. On this basis, we need to source a new contractor to take over from Friday, 1st August 2025.
Given the level of uncertainty, the short timeframe, and that the provision of safe gas heating and hot water is fundamental for safety and wellbeing outcomes, it is necessary to reprocure a new five-year contract. We are proposing to do this using the mini competition option of the compliant South East Consortium (SEC) Heating & Water Hygiene Framework – Lot 1 ‘domestic and commercial heating’.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure/Income over £5m & policies or new income, reserves use, overspend over £300K;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/10/2024
Report access: Open;
Report Type: Key Decision;
Decision due: 16 Dec 2024 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness
Lead director: Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Services
Department: The Economy department
Contact: Richard Buckley Email: richard.buckley@lbhf.gov.uk.
What is the total value of the decision?: Yes