Issue - meetings

B Report of the Director of Housing Services

1.      Cabinet has approved an extension to the current contract for a maximum period of 12 months to:

·              allow for the tender of a new contract to ensure quality of service and value for money

·              ensure provision of essential maintenance service to the Council’s emergency alarm installations

2.      Cabinet has agreed to delegate any further decisions regarding an extension of the existing contract to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader of the Council.

3.      A further report is to be received by cabinet on the proposed award of the new contract at a later date.

Councillor Clarke and Councillor Hawkins addressed Cabinet.  Councillor Mildren declined to address cabinet on this item. 

As Portfolio Holder of Housing, Councillor Beardsworth presented the report to Cabinet, which was then discussed.

RESOLVED

1.      That Cabinet approves an extension to the current contract for a maximum period of 12 months to:

·              allow for the tender of a new contract to ensure quality of service and value for money

·              ensure provision of essential maintenance service to the Council’s emergency alarm installations

2.      That Cabinet agrees to delegate any further decisions regarding an extension of the existing contract to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader of the Council.

3.      That a further report be received by Cabinet on the proposed award of the new contract at a later date.