On behalf of the Chair, there will be an announcement about the arrangements in case of fire or other events that might require the meeting room or building’s evacuation.

On behalf of the Chair, there was an annoucement about the arrangements in case of fire or other events that might require the meeting room or building’s evacuation.

None.

There were no apologies for absence.

Members are invited to disclose any interests in any of the items on the agenda at this point of the meeting. Members may still disclose an interest in an item at any time prior to the consideration of the matter.

There were no disclosures of interest.

Due to the short amount of time between the previous Cabinet Meetings, the minutes for the September Cabinet meetings will be presented alongside the October Cabinet minutes at the November meeting.

It was noted that the minutes of the previous meeting would be presented at the next meeting of Cabinet.

Cabinet agreed:

1.    To award preferred bidder status for a 2 stage construction contract for the construction of Balgores Special School to Galliford Try Ltd; and

2.    To award Galliford Try Ltd a stage 1 Pre Contract Service Agreement (PCSA) for the development of the designs  associated with the new school at a value of  2,328,096.

Cabinet noted that:

1.    The PCSA contract length is anticipated at 51 weeks.

2.    Following completion of services under the PCSA, a further report will be brought to Cabinet with a recommendation for award of a construction contract at Stage 2.

Report: Award of a Pre-Contract Service Agreement to develop the designs for the new Balgores Special School.

Presented by: Councillor Paul McGeary, Cabinet Member for Housing & Property

Summary:

A report detailed the procurement process to appoint a developer to design and offer firm price for the delivery of the new  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

Cabinet agreed the award of contract to:

·     Treka Bus Limited (Company No. 15320085) for the purchase of thirteen 16 Seater Coach Built Buses.

Report: Award of Contract for ULEZ complaint buses for PTS to transport clients on behalf of Children and Adult Services

Presented by: Councillor Barry Mugglestone, Cabinet Member for Environment

Summary:

A report considered the procurement of 13 replacement buses for the Passenger Transport Service (PTS), primarily for Home to School  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

Cabinet agreed:

1.    To approve the award of a Call-Off contract for a 7-year (5+2) period to Liquid Logic Limited (Company Number 11227217) for the provision of a Social Care Case Management System & ContrOCC payment Systems from Liquidlogic / System C in accordance with the strategy set out in the report, by utilising the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement (Vertical Application Solutions - RM6259). 

2.    To delegate to the Strategic Director of Resources/S.151 Officer authority:

(a)  for implementation of the contract,

(b)  to exercise the option to extend the contract for a period of 2-years, and

(c)  for any budgetary change variances (including price increases and expenditure in implementing any new software modules) over the contractual period. 

Report: Direct award of Social Care Case Management System to Liquidlogic

Presented by: Councillor Gillian Ford – Cabinet Member for Adults & Wellbeing

Summary:

A report advised that the current Liquidlogic contract was due to expire on 31^st December 2024 and it was critical that the Council procured a new  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

Cabinet agreed:

1.             To commence procurement of a maximum 7 year contract (3 +2 +2) for an integrated housing technology platform via a mini-competition through the Crown Commercial Services Vertical Application Solutions (VAS) framework Lot 3 (Housing, Environmental and Planning Solutions).

2.             To delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Resources/S.151 Officer to:

a.     award and implement the contract (following completion of the mini- competition referred to above) provided that the value of the contract does not exceed £2,368,000 but further provided that the s.151 Officer may authorise budgetary change variances (for example price increases and expenditure) of an additional £500,000.

Report: Commencement of Procurement of the Replacement Housing System

Presented by: Councillor Paul Middleton, Lead Member for Digital, Transformation & Customer Services

Summary:

A report advised that Capita Open Housing software has been used by the Council’s Housing service since 2018. The existing contract expired on 31st March 2026. 

Following an  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.