Issue - items at meetings - Housing Procurement Progress Report

Presentation by Representatives of the Asset Management Panel

RESOLVED – That the presentation be noted.

44.1    The Committee were made a presentation by the Interim Head of Repairs and Maintenance regarding the progress of the procurement of new longer-term repairs and maintenance contracts (see appendix B).

44.2    Representatives of the Asset Management gave a presentation on their input into the procurement process (see appendix C). They reported that the presentation had been well received by the Area Housing Management Panels.

44.3    Opposition Members were keen for further opportunities that might enable them to be more involved. The Chairman explained that information would primarily be provided to Members at the Housing Management Consultative Committee, but specific briefings could be made available. The Leader noted that she hoped to develop an open and broader opportunity for Member involvement as the process developed.

44.4    Concerns were raised that a single contractor would be able bid for the entire contract. Officers clarified that the contracts could be bid for in various permutations. The Leader noted that the ambition was to provide a better and most cost effective for service for Tenants and that contracts would be monitored closely.

44.5    RESOLVED – That the presentation be noted.